Quote by Karl A. Menninger

The voice of the intelligence is drowned out by the roar of fear. It is ignored by the voice of desire. It is contradicted by the voice of shame. It is biased by hate and extinguished by anger. Most of all it is silenced by ignorance.

The voice of the intelligence is drowned out by the roar of

Summary

This quote emphasizes how various negative emotions and biases can hinder our ability to think rationally and intelligently. Fear, desire, shame, hate, anger, and ignorance all contribute to drowning out the voice of reason and intelligence within us. When these emotions dominate our thoughts and actions, we are more likely to make impulsive or irrational decisions that may not be in our best interest. The quote serves as a reminder to recognize these detrimental influences and strive to give the voice of intelligence the attention and importance it deserves.

By Karl A. Menninger

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