Quote by Ray Bradbury

If we listened to our intellect, we'd never have a love affair. We'd never have a friendship. We'd never go into business, because we'd be cynical. Well, that's nonsense. You've got to jump off cliffs all the time and build your wings on the way down.

If we listened to our intellect, we'd never have a love affa

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This quote by Ray Bradbury emphasizes the importance of taking risks and following our heart rather than relying solely on rational thinking. Bradbury argues that if we only relied on our intellect, we would miss out on the joys and deep connections that love, friendship, and entrepreneurship bring to our lives. He encourages us to adopt a brave and spontaneous approach to life, to fearlessly leap into the unknown, and trust ourselves to figure things out along the way. This quote serves as a reminder to embrace uncertainty and not let cynicism hinder us from experiencing life's most fulfilling adventures.

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