Feeling Quote by Milan Kundera
““We can reproach ourselves for some action, for a remark, but not for a feeling, quite simply because we have no control at all over it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Unbearable Lightness of Being, 1984
Feelings are beyond our control, so we cannot be blamed for them, only for actions.
In simple terms: Feelings are uncontrollable.
Key Takeaway
Own actions, not emotions.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
responsibility
freedom
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- writing
- leadership
- parenting
Key Concepts
existentialism
emotional regulation
moral agency
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we change feelings?
- How to separate feeling from action?
A Different Perspective
Emotions still affect decisions.
