Cerebral Quotes
On thinking too much, or just enough.
These quotes weigh the cerebral against the instinctive, with one writer admitting they write from the gut rather than the intellect, and another wishing to be less in their head than they naturally are. It's an honest look at the tension between thought and feeling. See more on creative process in our Dedicated quotes.
I'm not a particularly cerebral writer. I unabashedly go for the belly.
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Psychoanalysts are not occupied with the minds of their patients; they do not believe in the mind but in a cerebral intestine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are these cerebral quotes about intelligence or personality?
More personality and process. Most describe how much a person relies on intellect versus instinct in their work or thinking.
Is there a quote critical of psychoanalysis?
Yes, one argues that psychoanalysts engage with something more mechanical than the actual mind of their patients.
Do any quotes come from writers?
Yes, one writer explicitly says they aren't especially cerebral, preferring to write from instinct instead.
Is being "cerebral" seen as positive or negative here?
It's mixed. One person enjoys the cerebral process, while another wishes they were less cerebral than they are.
Where can I find more quotes about creativity and thought?
Our Henri De Toulouse Lautrec quotes page offers a different artistic perspective.
A sharper line takes aim at psychoanalysis itself, arguing it engages with something closer to a mechanical process than a genuine mind. Explore more perspectives from Lily Collins or Imposed quotes.
