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“I do not wish you to act from these truths; no, still and always act from your feelings; only meditate often on these truths that sometime or other they may become your feelings.” quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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“I do not wish you to act from these truths; no, still and always act from your feelings; only meditate often on these truths that sometime or other they may become your feelings.”

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

About This Quote

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

Encourages grounding actions in emotions while regularly reflecting on truths, allowing intuition to align with deeper understanding.

In simple terms: Act from feeling, but meditate on truth.

Key Takeaway

Integrate feeling and thought.

Themes

self-awareness intuition philosophy mindfulness personal growth

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • making personal decisions
  • creative work
  • conflict resolution
  • spiritual practice
  • leadership

Key Concepts

emotion truth meditation alignment

Practical Applications

  • coaching
  • mindfulness training

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance feeling and rational insight?
  • When might feeling mislead you?
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