About this quote

We like to pretend our lives are run by pure logic and high intellect. In reality, basic biology and physical desires drive most of our daily decisions. Why do we feel so embarrassed to admit that our instincts often override our intellect? Accept your animal nature with a bit of self-deprecating humor instead of overthinking your every move. Humility starts when you stop taking your own heavy thoughts too seriously.

When to use it

• Your brother is overthinking whether to ask out a gorgeous neighbor because they do not share the same academic hobbies. You tell him, 'Stop analyzing it so much; your brain shouldn't be your favorite organ right now anyway.'
• You are at a stuffy art gallery opening where everyone is trying to sound intellectual, and you want to break the tension with your partner. You lean in and whisper, 'All this talk about high art is great, but my brain is actually my second favorite organ.'
• After hours of writing dry technical reports at your office desk, you shut your laptop and head to the breakroom. You tell a coworker, 'My brain is completely fried, so I am going to let my other organs take over for the rest of the night.'