Feelings Quote by Paul Auster
““...feelings were always feelings, subjectively true one hundred percent of the time...””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Moon Palace by Paul Auster, 1989
Feelings are inherently subjective truths, valid in personal experience.
In simple terms: Feelings are true for the feeler.
Key Takeaway
Validate emotions without judgment.
Themes
subjectivity
emotion
truth
experience
Mood
introspective
empathetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Existentialism
psychology of feeling
personal narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor feelings while seeking factual clarity?
- When should emotion yield to reason?
A Different Perspective
Subjective truth may conflict with objective facts.
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