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“To think is an act. To feel is a fact.” quote by Clarice Lispector
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“To think is an act. To feel is a fact.”

Clarice Lispector

About This Quote

Thinking is a deliberate act of cognition; feeling is an involuntary, lived experience.

In simple terms: Thinking is active; feeling is passive.

Key Takeaway

Thought requires effort, feeling occurs automatically.

Themes

cognition emotion philosophy of mind agency

Mood

contemplative introspective

Type

philosophical

When to use this quote

  • making a decision
  • experiencing grief
  • creative brainstorming

Key Concepts

dualism subjectivity

Practical Applications

  • practice mindfulness to balance thought and feeling

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you know when to rely on feeling versus analysis?
  • Can feeling be cultivated like thought?
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