I don't want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker wants to control emotions rather than be controlled by them, using them for enjoyment and mastery.
- In plain terms
- He wants to master his feelings instead of being ruled by them.
- What can you take from it?
- Learn to harness emotions rather than let them dictate actions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can you turn strong emotions into useful energy?
- What limits exist to mastering feelings?
Another view
Emotions can be unpredictable and may resist conscious domination.
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