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A first impulse was never a crime
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"A first impulse was never a crime"

- Pierre Corneille

About this Quote

In this quote, Pierre Corneille is recommending that our initial reactions or impulses ought to not be considered wrong or punishable. He is stressing the value of trusting our gut and acting on our first impulses, instead of overthinking or second-guessing ourselves. Corneille believes that our preliminary reactions are frequently the most genuine and authentic, and need to not be condemned as criminal. This quote can likewise be analyzed as a suggestion to not be too hard on ourselves for our initial ideas or actions, as they are a natural part of being human. Overall, Corneille is motivating us to accept our very first impulses and rely on our own instinct.

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Pierre Corneille This quote is written / told by Pierre Corneille between June 6, 1606 and October 1, 1684. He was a famous Dramatist from France. The author also have 65 other quotes.

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