However his inner mind could be in a less than perfect state. This would mean his life would be in a similar condition. My personal experience has been somewhat like this. I think the I. DOC. is right when he states his opinion regarding images. Emotional feelings are extremely strong and should stand us in good stead when used as Neville so often suggests.
Emotions are great motivators but tend to overrun their usefullness both positively and negatively.
I doubt if emotions are either intelligent or stupid but rather they need to work in unison with intelligent thought. There I've run off at the keyboard long enough.