Quote by William E. Gladstone

Men are apt to mistake the strength of their feeling for the strength of their argument. The heated mind resents the chill touch and relentless scrutiny of logic.

Men are apt to mistake the strength of their feeling for the

Summary

This quote conveys the notion that individuals often confuse the intensity of their emotions with the persuasiveness of their reasoning. When people are passionately connected to a certain viewpoint, they tend to react negatively to the logical examination or criticism of their ideas. The quote suggests that an emotionally charged mind can resist the cool and thorough analysis provided by logic, implying that personal bias and strong emotions can cloud one's ability to objectively assess and present a compelling argument.

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By William E. Gladstone

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