Quote by Arthur Conan Doyle

We can't command our love, but we can our actions.

We can't command our love, but we can our actions.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the difference between the emotions we feel and the actions we take. It suggests that while we have limited control over our feelings of love, we do have the ability to control our behaviors and how we express that love. It implies that even if we cannot force ourselves to feel a certain way, we still have agency over how we choose to act, making the point that actions can have a stronger and more reliable impact than emotions alone.

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