Quote by Charles Baudelaire

There exist certain individuals who are, by nature, given purely to contemplation and are utterly unsuited to action, and who, nevertheless, under a mysterious and unknown impulse, sometimes act with a speed which they themselves would have thought beyond them.

There exist certain individuals who are, by nature, given pu

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This quote suggests the existence of individuals who are mainly inclined towards contemplation rather than action, yet occasionally exhibit surprising bursts of decisive behavior. Despite considering themselves incapable of such actions, they are impelled by unknown forces to act swiftly. It highlights the unpredictable nature of human behavior and emphasizes that even those labeled as passive or introspective can surprise others, and even themselves, with their uncharacteristic actions.

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