Nature is impulsive. To be impulsive is to be fully alive.

Marty Rubin
About This Quote

There is a great deal of wisdom in this quote from American writer and editor, Mark Twain. In it, he uses the word "impulsive," which is defined as "of or relating to a movement or action not controlled by reason." He goes on to explain that it is the way in which we move in life. If we can recognize our own impulses in order to choose between good and bad ones, we can quickly make the choice to do what is right. If we can control our impulses, we can develop a better sense of self-control.

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