Feeling Quote by George MacDonald
“When a feeling was there, they felt as if it would never go; when it was gone, they felt as if it had never been; when it returned, they felt as if it had never gone.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Phantastes by George MacDonald, 1858
Emotions are fleeting; they appear intense, fade, and may return, yet each experience feels distinct and separate.
In simple terms: Feelings come and go, each seeming new.
Key Takeaway
Accept the impermanence of emotions.
Themes
impermanence
emotion
reflection
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- grief
- joy
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
ephemerality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize the temporary nature of feelings?
- What helps you stay grounded when emotions shift?
A Different Perspective
Emotions can be misinterpreted as permanent, leading to overreaction.
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