Body Quote by Jeanette Winterson
““In the economy of the body, the limbic highway takes precedence over the neural pathways. We were designed and built to feel, and there is no thought, no state of mind, that is not also a feeling state. Nobody can feel too much, though many of us work very hard at feeling too little. Feeling is frightening. Well, I find it so.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Body Economy, 2015
Human experience is dominated by feeling; thought and emotion are inseparable, and feeling too little is a common struggle.
In simple terms: Feelings dominate; we can’t separate thought from feeling.
Key Takeaway
Embrace feeling, even when uncomfortable.
Themes
emotion
psychology
self‑awareness
Mood
introspective
empathetic
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- mindfulness practice
- creative writing
Key Concepts
neuroscience
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance feeling and reason?
- What limits emotional awareness?
A Different Perspective
Over‑feeling can overwhelm decision‑making.
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