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The tigers of wrath are wiser than the horses of instruction
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"The tigers of wrath are wiser than the horses of instruction"

- William Blake

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This quote by William Blake is a reminder that sometimes it is better to act on instinct and feeling instead of depending on what we have actually been taught. The tigers of wrath represent our instinctive and emotional reactions to scenarios, while the horses of instruction represent the understanding and wisdom we have been taught. Blake is recommending that our instinctive reactions can often be smarter than the understanding we have actually been taught. This is due to the fact that our instinctive reactions are often based on our own experiences and instinct, which can be more trusted than the understanding we have actually been taught. Simply put, it is important to trust our own judgement and not rely solely on what we have actually been taught.

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William Blake This quote is written / told by William Blake between November 28, 1757 and August 12, 1827. He was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 66 other quotes.

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