Quote by Pearl Buck

You cannot make yourself feel something you do not feel, but you can make yourself do right in spite of your feelings.

You cannot make yourself feel something you do not feel, but

Summary

This quote suggests that while we cannot control our emotions or force ourselves to feel something we don't genuinely feel, we do have the power to choose our actions regardless of our feelings. It highlights the importance of acting based on our principles and doing what is right, even when our emotions might push us in a different direction. It implies that our actions should align with our values and ethics, irrespective of how we feel in a given moment.

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