We all have experienced the feeling of reading a quote and feeling mind-blown by the profound idea or wisdom it conveyed. We often save it in our memory to use in the future, or instantly feel compelled to share it.
This is a great reaction for children and young adults to regularly have, but as we get older, we should be concerned if we feel this too often.
If a simple string of words can leave you shocked, it is a clear sign of a blind spot in your thinking. A clear sign of a new pathway to wisdom you do not yet possess has emerged.
Quotes get popular because they convey wisdom in a concise, easy to understand format. A wise person’s reaction to such a quote would be to appreciate the well-structured method of conveying the underlying idea.
You must compel yourself to value true wisdom and pursue the underlying ideas of any quote that does cause a reaction.