Action Quote by Remy de Gourmont
““The vainglory of wishing to understand is dangerous, immoral and, above all, old-fashioned. The modern way – perhaps the final way - is to say: Go forward, without knowing why, as quickly as possible, towards an unknown goal! To act and think are opposites which identify one only in the Absolute. To accomplish all one's movements – of the head, the arms, the legs – without ever quite attaining the status of a puppet, but with a certainty that gives one a feeling of rightness: that is what is nowadays held up as the ideal. Be citizens of Universal activity! Forget to be conscious of ourselves! The blind horse gallops without hesitation, not knowing where it is going, not caring where it has been: so let up put out our eyes!””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Modern Man, 1905
Embracing blind, instinctive action over over‑analysis, trusting movement without self‑consciousness.
In simple terms: Act without overthinking; trust instinct.
Key Takeaway
Move forward without over‑analysis.
Themes
action
instinct
modernity
self‑consciousness
Mood
defiant
energetic
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- adventure
- creative projects
- personal growth
- decision making
Key Concepts
existentialism
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you achieve if you stopped over‑thinking?
- When is analysis essential?
A Different Perspective
Blind action can lead to reckless or harmful outcomes.
