Exertion Quote by Jane Austen
“Every impulse of feeling should be guided by reason; and, in my opinion, exertion should always be in proportion to what is required.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Sense and Sensibility, 1811
Reason should direct emotions and effort should match necessity.
In simple terms: Let reason guide feelings and actions.
Key Takeaway
Balance feeling with rational effort.
Themes
reason
emotion
balance
Mood
thoughtful
calm
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- conflict resolution
- stress management
Key Concepts
rationality
self‑control
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you align emotions with reason?
- When is intuition more useful than reason?
A Different Perspective
Emotion may be suppressed if over‑controlled.
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