Quotation by

William Butler Yeats

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

Imagination

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Yeats is saying that relying only on clear reasoning and structured thinking ignores the creative and intuitive side of the mind. This overemphasis on logic can weaken the imaginative abilities that are essential for deeper insight and artistic expression.

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