Books Quote by Luigi Pirandello
““I don't know to what author you may be alluding, but believe me I feel what I think; and I seem to be philosophizing only for those who do not think what they feel, because they blind themselves with their own sentiment. I know that for many people this self-blinding seems much more "human"; but the contrary is really true.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Six Characters in Search of an Author, 1921
He criticizes those who intellectualize feelings, arguing true humanity lies in feeling rather than rationalizing.
In simple terms: Feeling is more authentic than over‑thinking.
Key Takeaway
Value feeling over excessive analysis.
Themes
philosophy
human nature
emotion
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal journaling
- therapy sessions
- creative writing
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
existentialism
self‑deception
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you balance feeling and thought?
- When does rationalizing help?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on feeling can ignore reason.
