Let your heart rule your head

Meaning

"Let your heart rule your head" is an idiom that means to follow your emotions or feelings rather than logic or reason. It suggests that people should not suppress their emotions but instead act on them, even if it goes against what they know to be the logical or rational choice.

Usage

• "I always let my heart rule my head when it comes to making decisions about my career."
• "Don't ignore your feelings; let your heart rule your head."
• "It's okay to cry when you're feeling sad, but don't let your emotions cloud your judgment."
• "When choosing a partner, always let your heart be your guide rather than logic or reason."
• "The best leaders are those who lead with their hearts, not their heads."

Roots and History

The idiom has been in use since at least the 16th century and is believed to have originated in medieval Europe. During this time, emotions were seen as a sign of weakness and people were encouraged to suppress their feelings in favor of reason and logic. However, with the rise of romanticism in the 18th and 19th centuries, emotions became more highly valued and the idiom gained popularity. Today, the phrase is used as a metaphor to encourage people to follow their hearts and not be afraid to show their emotions.

Synonyms in English

• Follow your gut
• Trust your instincts
• Go with your heart
• Let your passions guide you
• Don't let logic cloud your judgment

Synonyms in other languages

• En français: Suivez votre cœur avant tout (let your heart guide you above all)
• In Spanish: Sigue tu corazón en todo lo que haces (follow your heart in everything you do)
• In Italian: Segui il tuo cuore in tutto quello che facci (follow your heart in everything you do)
• In German: Fühl dich mit deinem Herz führen lassen (let your heart lead you)
• In Russian: Получайся прежде всего по чувству (succeed above all by feeling)

Similar Idioms

• let bygones be bygones

• lost on

• heart and soul