Why Read Inspirational Quotes?
Philosophies and arguments often use logic in an attempt to “capture” truth in a net of words to build systems of knowledge, or to satify egos. Logic is important, but when mis-used it leads to confusion. Inspirational sayings cut through the fog and point at the truth, so you can see it for yourself. Imagine a choice: do what you love and possibly fail, or wait a few more years. Now, outside of mathematics, virtually all reasoning is tainted with rationalization, so you can support whatever you decide with “logical arguments,” right? No wonder we’re often confused and demotivated! How can we trust our own reasoning, if it just finds a logical construct for whichever fear or other feeling is strongest! Then you read an inspirational quote: “You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take.” – Wayne Gretzky Can you see how this hockey metaphor might touch you precisely because it isn’t a logical argument? It just points at a truth you can see for yourself: You can’t get what you want wi
