Feeling Quote by Jane Austen
““Every impulse of feeling should be guided by reason - (Mary Bennet) Pride and Prejudice””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, 1813
Reason should steer emotions, preventing irrational actions driven by fleeting feelings.
In simple terms: Let reason guide feelings.
Key Takeaway
Use reason to temper impulses.
Themes
self‑control
emotion
reason
decision‑making
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
- career choices
- financial decisions
Key Concepts
Stoicism
rationality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance feeling and reason?
- When might emotion outweigh logic?
A Different Perspective
Reason can suppress genuine emotional insight.
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