Jiddu KrishnamurtiThought is so cunning, so clever, that it distorts everything for its own convenience.
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People who complain that they cannot think straight, or that they are not creative, are usually thinking too much. It is true that the mind can be a formidable enemy at times, but it is also true that it can be an ally in life’s battles. It is the mind that helps us make decisions, think critically, and learn new skills. It is also the mind that creates new ideas and solves problems. The mind is not something to be feared; it is something to be trusted.
Source: Freedom From The Known
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