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“I want feelings to be expressed, to be open, to be natural, not to be looked on as strange. It's not weird if you feel deeply.” quote by May Sarton
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“I want feelings to be expressed, to be open, to be natural, not to be looked on as strange. It's not weird if you feel deeply.”

May Sarton

About This Quote

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

Expressing deep emotions openly is natural, not abnormal, and should be accepted without stigma.

In simple terms: Deep feelings are normal, not strange.

Key Takeaway

Allow authentic emotional expression.

Themes

emotion authenticity social norms

Mood

empathetic hopeful

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • therapy session
  • artistic performance
  • personal diary
  • friendship conversation

Key Concepts

humanism vulnerability self‑acceptance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fears arise when you show vulnerability?
  • How can you model openness for others?
A Different Perspective

Society may still label openness as odd.

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