impulse IM'PULSE, n. im'puls. [L. impulsus, from impello. See Impel.] 1. Force communicated; the effect of one body acting on another. Impulse is the effect of motion, and is in proportion to the quantity of matter and velocity of the impelling body. 2. Influence acting on the mind; motive. These were my natural impulses for the undertaking. 3. Impression; supposed supernatural influence on the mind. Meantime, by Jove's impulse, Mezentius armed, Succeeded Turnus--

SCRIPTURES:

• 2 Nephi 2:26

  26 And the Messiah cometh in the fulness of time, that he may redeem the children of men from the fall. And because that they are redeemed from the fall they have become free forever, knowing good from evil; to act for themselves and not to be acted upon, save it be by the punishment of the law at the great and last day, according to the commandments which God hath given.

  • James 1:23-24

    23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto aman beholding his natural face in a glass:
     24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.
    
    
    
    
    Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.
    Abraham Lincoln 
    
    One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.
    Helen Keller 
    Love is not a mere impulse, it must contain truth, which is law.
    Rabindranath Tagore 
    
    It is happy for you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy. May I ask whether these pleasing attentions proceed from the impulse of the moment, or are they the result of previous study?
    Jane Austen 
    
    
    If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction.
    Xun Zi 
    
    Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse.
    Henry Van Dyke 
    
    Nature is at work. Character and destiny are her handiwork. She gives us love and hate, jealousy and reverence. All that is ours is the power to choose which impulse we shall follow.
    David Seabury 
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    Personal Definition:
    I think when you have an impulse, it means like you have an urge, or a strong desire to act on something, but you want to act before you think.
    Words that describe impulse: Instinct, urge, want, quick action.