Quote by John Buchan

He disliked emotion, not because he felt lightly, but because he felt deeply.

He disliked emotion, not because he felt lightly, but becaus

Summary

This quote suggests that the individual's disdain for emotion is not due to a lack of sensitivity or the inability to feel strongly, but instead arises from a profound ability to experience emotions on a deep level. Rather than avoiding emotions, he may choose to distance himself from them as a way of self-preservation or to not let them overpower him, recognizing the intensity with which he experiences feelings.

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