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“This had occurred to me. But for no reason I can dignify with anything higher than the authority of a two-hundred-year-old gut I didn’t buy it. “It’s possible,” I said. “Of course it’s possible.” “But you don’t think so” “No. I’m not sure why.” Another silence, her intelligence working. Then a…” quote by Glen Duncan
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““This had occurred to me. But for no reason I can dignify with anything higher than the authority of a two-hundred-year-old gut I didn’t buy it. “It’s possible,” I said. “Of course it’s possible.” “But you don’t think so” “No. I’m not sure why.” Another silence, her intelligence working. Then a very slight smile. “It’s because it would be less romantic,” she said.””

Glen Duncan

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Last Days of Jack Sparks”, 2012

A character doubts a gut feeling, questioning its romantic appeal versus logical reasoning.

In simple terms: Doubt can make intuition feel less romantic.

Key Takeaway

Trust but verify your instincts.

Themes

intuition reason romanticism

Mood

introspective analytical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • creative writing
  • relationship dynamics
  • self-doubt

Key Concepts

literature psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When did you trust a feeling?
  • How do you balance romance and logic?
A Different Perspective

Romanticizing doubt may hinder action.

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