Feels Quote by Wallace Stevens
“The wind shifts like this: Like a human without illusions, Who still feels irrational things within her.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Wind Shifts” from The Collected Poems, 1962
Human beings can experience irrational emotions even when they think they are free of delusion.
In simple terms: Even rational people feel irrational feelings.
Key Takeaway
Accept that emotions can be illogical.
Themes
irrationality
human nature
self‑awareness
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- self‑reflection
- mental health
- creative writing
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What irrational feelings have you ignored?
- How do you balance logic and emotion?
A Different Perspective
Rational analysis may dismiss the value of feeling.
