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.”
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.
Allow space for emotions to develop.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you schedule time for emotional processing?
- What practices help differentiate feeling from thought?
Rushing emotions can lead to misunderstanding.