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“There's so much nonsense about human inconstancy and the transience of all emotions. I've always thought that a feeling which changes never existed in the first place.” quote by Ayn Rand
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““There's so much nonsense about human inconstancy and the transience of all emotions. I've always thought that a feeling which changes never existed in the first place.””

Ayn Rand

About This Quote

Source Book: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand, 1957

The quote argues that emotions that appear to change are not true emotions at all, suggesting constancy in feeling.

In simple terms: Changing feelings are not real emotions.

Key Takeaway

Seek stable, authentic emotions.

Themes

philosophy human nature emotion

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • self‑reflection
  • emotional health

Key Concepts

Objectivism psychology authenticity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you consider all changing feelings inauthentic?
  • How can we distinguish true emotions from fleeting moods?
A Different Perspective

Emotions are complex and can evolve without being false.

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