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Feelings Quote by Raymond Williams

“The gap between our feelings and our social observation is dangerously wide.” quote by Raymond Williams
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“The gap between our feelings and our social observation is dangerously wide.”

Raymond Williams

About This Quote

Source Book: Culture and Society, 1958

Our emotions often diverge sharply from how we interpret social realities, creating a dangerous disconnect.

In simple terms: Feelings and social view can be far apart.

Key Takeaway

Bridge emotional and social perception.

Themes

perception social reality emotion

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • policy making
  • media consumption
  • community building

Key Concepts

cognitive bias social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we align feelings with social facts?
  • What tools help reduce this gap?
A Different Perspective

Emotions are subjective and may mislead objective analysis.

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