Involuntary

Involuntary

Involuntary is the antonym of voluntary. An involuntary action is one that occurs without volition or will; see volition (psychology) and will (philosophy). Involuntary may also refer to:

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Famous quotes containing the word involuntary:

    “Concupiscence and force are the source of all our actions; concupiscence causes voluntary actions, force involuntary ones.”
    —Blaise Pascal (1623–1662)

    “We are things of dry hours and the involuntary plan,
    Grayed in, and gray. “Dream” makes a giddy sound, not strong
    Like “rent,” “feeding a wife,” “satisfying a man.””
    —Gwendolyn Brooks (b. 1917)

    “Indeed the involuntary character of psychiatric treatment is at odds with the spirit and ethics of medicine itself.”
    —Kate Millett (b. 1934)