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“But emotions were, indeed, wild horses and they demanded to be heard. Brida let them run free for a while until they grew tired”

Book:Brida

Work

Brida

In this novel, the protagonist embarks on a quest for spiritual wisdom, guided by a mysterious mentor. The story delves into themes of self-discovery and the pursuit of higher knowledge, blending elements of fantasy and philosophy. more

Author

Paulo Coelho

Paulo Coelho, born on August 24, 1947, is a renowned Brazilian author and lyricist. His works are characterized by profound philosophical thoughts and rich imagination, with his most famous novel being 'The Alchemist'. more

“All of us, whether vivisector or vegan, have been subject to mechanisms undercutting sympathy for animals. How long and to what extent we submit to these mechanisms is not a matter of rationality: to cut off our feelings and support animal exploitation is rational, given societal expectations and sanctions; but to assert our feelings and oppose animal exploitation is also rational, given the pain involved in losing our natural bonds with animals. So our task is not to pass judgment on others' rationality, but to speak honestly of the loneliness and isolation of anthropocentric society, and of the damage done to every person expected to hurt animals.”

Feminism Emotions Animal Rights Patriarchy Rationality Animal Liberation

Author:Brian Luke

“...our memory is enhanced by the emotion attending the event. The more intense the feelings the more accessible to the memory is the event. Few of us live lives so emotionally charged that we can truly, accurately retrieve all of it. ...Often only our crisis events are preserved with strong emotions. For our own survival we can't forget them, and then we too easily forget the good stuff.”

Life Emotions

Book:She Never Said Good-Bye

Source: She Never Said Good-Bye

“Haydon had found his charm again. He could do that at the drop of a hat. He drew you and he repelled you. I remember that exactly. He danced all ways for you, playing your emotions against each other because he had none of his own.”

Emotions Espionage

Book:The Secret Pilgrim

Source: The Secret Pilgrim

“It is an infirmity of our nature to mingle our interests and prejudices with the operation of our reasoning powers, and attribute to the objects of our likes and dislikes qualities they do not possess and effects they can not produce.”