Behave Quote by Jonathan Carroll
“Although our emotions sometimes behave like spoiled, selfish children, unfortunately we cannot send them to their room or tell them to stop screaming.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Writing, 1998, Jonathan Carroll
Emotions are irrational and noisy, yet we cannot simply dismiss or control them.
In simple terms: Emotions are hard to manage.
Key Takeaway
Accept emotions and learn to work with them.
Themes
psychology
emotion
self‑control
Mood
thoughtful
empathetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- creative work
- stress management
- parenting
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies help you calm intense emotions?
- Can acknowledging emotions improve outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Emotions may dominate decisions despite rational attempts to suppress them.
