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“Decisions, particularly important ones, have always made me sleepy, perhaps because I know that I will have to make them by instinct, and thinking things out is only what other people tell me I should do.” quote by Lillian Hellman
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“Decisions, particularly important ones, have always made me sleepy, perhaps because I know that I will have to make them by instinct, and thinking things out is only what other people tell me I should do.”

Lillian Hellman

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Important decisions can feel exhausting because they demand instinctive judgment beyond prescribed advice.

In simple terms: Big choices feel tiring when they require gut feeling over advice.

Key Takeaway

Trust your intuition when making big decisions.

Themes

decision-making instinct authority fatigue

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • career choices
  • personal relationships
  • financial investments
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

psychology autonomy cognitive load

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance instinct with external advice?
  • When have you trusted your gut over others?
A Different Perspective

Instinct may be biased; seeking counsel can improve outcomes.

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