Action Quote by Jerome Bruner
“Passion, like discriminating taste, grows on its use. You more likely act yourself into feeling than feel yourself into action.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Process of Education, 1960
Skill and taste develop through use; action precedes feeling, not the reverse.
In simple terms: Practice builds taste; feeling follows action.
Key Takeaway
Engage actively before expecting emotional insight.
Themes
learning
skill
experience
motivation
Mood
motivational
practical
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- learning a new instrument
- sports training
- creative projects
- public speaking
Key Concepts
education
psychology
behavioral science
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you start practicing before feeling ready?
- What habits reinforce active learning?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on feeling can stall progress if not balanced with action.
