Quote by Joseph Collins

By starving emotions we become humorless, rigid and stereotyped; by repressing them we become literal, reformatory and holier-than-thou; encouraged, they perfume life; discouraged, they poison it.

By starving emotions we become humorless, rigid and stereoty

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and expressing our emotions. If we suppress or neglect our emotions, we become joyless, inflexible, and stuck in predetermined patterns of behavior. By pushing down our emotions, we become overly literal, overly focused on enforcing societal rules, and develop a self-righteous attitude. However, when we allow ourselves to feel and experience our emotions, they bring fragrance and vitality to our lives. Encouraged emotions enhance our experiences and relationships, whereas discouraged emotions can have a detrimental effect, polluting our perspective on life.

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Emotions

By Joseph Collins

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