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Feelings Quote by Marina Tsvetaeva

“An amazing observation: it is precisely for feelings that one needs time, not for thought. ... Feelings, obviously, are more demanding than thought.” quote by Marina Tsvetaeva
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“An amazing observation: it is precisely for feelings that one needs time, not for thought. ... Feelings, obviously, are more demanding than thought.”

Marina Tsvetaeva

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Time of Feelings”, 1915

Emotions demand time to be fully experienced, unlike fleeting thoughts.

In simple terms: Feelings need time, thoughts do not.

Key Takeaway

Allow space for emotions to develop.

Themes

emotion time experience

Mood

contemplative empathetic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • creative writing
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you schedule time for emotional processing?
  • What practices help differentiate feeling from thought?
A Different Perspective

Rushing emotions can lead to misunderstanding.

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