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“Occasionally I do things against my inner voice, but you really should go for the thing that touches you most-even if you don't quite know why it does.” quote by Alan Bates
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“Occasionally I do things against my inner voice, but you really should go for the thing that touches you most-even if you don't quite know why it does.”

Alan Bates

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015

Acting on deep intuition can outweigh rational hesitation, even without full understanding.

In simple terms: Follow what deeply moves you, even if unclear.

Key Takeaway

Trust your inner pull.

Themes

intuition risk self-discovery

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

advice personal growth

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • creative projects
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

psychology motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner feeling are you ignoring?
  • How can you test this intuition safely?
A Different Perspective

May lead to impulsive choices without analysis.

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