Quote by C.S. Lewis

It is not excess of thought but defect of fertile and generous emotion that marks them out. Their heads are no bigger than the ordinary: it is the atrophy of te chest beneath that makes them seem so.

It is not excess of thought but defect of fertile and genero

Summary

This quote suggests that people who lack deep emotional connectivity are not necessarily intellectually incapable. It argues that it is not an overflow of thoughts but rather a deficiency in their ability to feel and express emotions that makes them distinct. The quote metaphorically compares the size of their heads to average individuals but highlights the underdevelopment of their chest, symbolizing their emotional disconnect. In essence, it implies that emotional detachment and a lack of generosity in feeling are what distinguish these individuals, rather than intellectual shortcomings.

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Character Emotion Intellect

By C.S. Lewis

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