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“Should I push him or should I throw him?" Howie asks. "Do what comes naturally," I yelled back. "I don't know," he says. "This is a very unnatural thing.” quote by Neal Shusterman
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“Should I push him or should I throw him?" Howie asks. "Do what comes naturally," I yelled back. "I don't know," he says. "This is a very unnatural thing.”

Neal Shusterman

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Source Novel: (fictional dialogue), date unknown

The speaker advises following instinct, but the other doubts, highlighting tension between natural impulse and uncertainty.

In simple terms: Follow instincts, but question them.

Key Takeaway

Balance intuition with reflection.

Themes

decision making instinct uncertainty

Mood

conflicted thoughtful

Type

dialogue advice

When to use this quote

  • personal dilemmas
  • career choices
  • creative projects
  • relationship advice

Key Concepts

psychology self‑trust learning

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you trust your gut?
  • What checks can you add?
A Different Perspective

Instincts can be misleading.

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