Famous quote by William Butler Yeats

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People who lean on logic and philosophy and rational exposition end by starving the best part of the mind
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"People who lean on logic and philosophy and rational exposition end by starving the best part of the mind"

- William Butler Yeats

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This quote by William Butler Yeats is a pointer to not rely entirely on logic and viewpoint when making decisions. He is suggesting that relying too heavily on logical thought can result in an absence of imagination and imagination. He believes that the best part of the mind is the ability to believe outside package and create imaginative services. He is warning against relying too heavily on reasoning and viewpoint, as it can result in a lack of imagination and imagination. He believes that the very best part of the mind is the ability to believe outside package and come up with innovative services. He is encouraging people to use their intuition and creativity to come up with innovative services to problems. He is recommending that relying too heavily on rational thought can result in a lack of creativity and creativity, and that it is very important to use both logic and intuition when making choices.

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Ireland Flag This quote is written / told by William Butler Yeats between June 13, 1865 and January 28, 1939. He/she was a famous Poet from Ireland. The author also have 57 other quotes.

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