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“Does it really matter what you feel when you do something? Does it somehow make a difference if you're sorry when you go blasting your way over someone's life like a locomotive over a papier-mâché doll” quote by Steven Brust
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““Does it really matter what you feel when you do something? Does it somehow make a difference if you're sorry when you go blasting your way over someone's life like a locomotive over a papier-mâché doll””

Steven Brust

About This Quote

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

Emotions may seem irrelevant during actions, but they affect outcomes and moral responsibility.

In simple terms: Feelings matter in actions.

Key Takeaway

Consider emotions when acting.

Themes

ethics emotion responsibility

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

ethical literary

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • conflict
  • leadership
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

moral impact intentionality consequence

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do emotions change moral judgment?
  • How can we balance feeling and duty?
A Different Perspective

May be dismissed as overly dramatic.

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