Quote by Marcel Proust

Impelled by a state of mind which is destined not to last, we make our irrevocable decisions.

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Summary

This quote suggests that human decision-making is often influenced by temporary emotions or states of mind that are fleeting and not meant to endure. Despite the impermanence of these mental states, we are inclined to make decisions that cannot be undone or reversed. It implies that our choices, which may have profound consequences, are sometimes made impulsively or under the influence of temporary emotions rather than careful thought and long-term perspective.

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By Marcel Proust

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