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Psychology Quote by Jimmy Durante

“Did you ever get the feeling that you wanted to go, But still had the feeling that you wanted to stay, You knew it was right, wasn't wrong. Still you knew you wouldn't be very long. Go or stay, stay or go, Start to go again and change your mind again. It's hard to have the feeling that you wanted…” quote by Jimmy Durante
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““Did you ever get the feeling that you wanted to go, But still had the feeling that you wanted to stay, You knew it was right, wasn't wrong. Still you knew you wouldn't be very long. Go or stay, stay or go, Start to go again and change your mind again. It's hard to have the feeling that you wanted to go, But still have the feeling that you wanted to stay. Do, re, mi, fa, so, la, si, do. I'll go. I'll stay.””

Jimmy Durante

About This Quote

Source Song: “Do Re Mi” (parody), 1970s

Indecision creates inner conflict between staying and leaving, yet both choices lead to continual change.

In simple terms: Hard to choose stay or go; feelings flip.

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty and let change guide you.

Themes

indecision change inner conflict choice

Mood

melancholic thoughtful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career transitions
  • relationships
  • personal growth
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

psychology of decision fluid identity musical metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What holds you back from deciding?
  • How can you embrace fluidity?
A Different Perspective

Constant flipping can cause paralysis.

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