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“It was the feel of it, the love of it, not the thought: it was instinct and reflex and knowing the wind, and Maris was the wind.” quote by George R.R. Martin
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““It was the feel of it, the love of it, not the thought: it was instinct and reflex and knowing the wind, and Maris was the wind.””

George R.R. Martin

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Dance with Dragons, 2011

Instinct and intuition guide us more than rational thought, especially in love and freedom.

In simple terms: Instinct beats thought in love and freedom.

Key Takeaway

Trust your inner compass.

Themes

instinct love freedom

Mood

poetic introspective

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • creative pursuits
  • adventure travel

Key Concepts

intuition reflex wind metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you followed instinct over logic?
  • What does “the wind” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective

Instinct can lead to reckless decisions.

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