Emperors and Generals

I am reading a philosopy/spirituality book that was written way back when. Since I don't have it on me I can't give you a date.

But I'd like to share with you one of the things I read.

There are two pearts the mind and the heart (emotion). The book described the mind as a lord as an Emperor and the Heart as it's Generals.

When the Emperor does not rule the Generals run amock, causing devasation to the land. But when the Emperor rules (and rules well) then the Generals are in line and the land is peaceful.

I really should quote it but like I said don't have it on me at the moment!