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:

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

    “How often our involuntary facial motions testify to the thoughts we were keeping secret, and betray us to those around!”
    —Michel de Montaigne (1533–1592)

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