Feelings Quote by Lydia Davis
““But it is curious how you can see that an idea is absolutely true and correct and yet not believe it deeply enough to act on it. So I still act as though my feelings were the center of everything, and they still cause me to end up alone by the living-room window late at night.””
About This Quote
Source Short story collection: “The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis”, 2009
True ideas can be intellectually accepted yet lack emotional conviction, leading to isolation.
In simple terms: Knowing something isn’t enough without feeling it.
Key Takeaway
Bridge belief and feeling to act.
Themes
belief
emotion
loneliness
Mood
introspective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- creative projects
- relationship discussions
Key Concepts
cognitive dissonance
self‑reflection
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you doubt the truth you know?
- How can feeling guide action?
A Different Perspective
Intellectual acceptance may not translate into practical change.
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