Thomas BernhardWhen we imagine ourselves to be in a state of mind, no matter what, we are in that state of mind, and thus in that state of illness which we imagine ourselves to be in, in every state that we imagine ourselves in.
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When we imagine ourselves to be in a state of mind, no matter what, we are in that state of mind, and thus in that state of illness which we imagine ourselves to be in, in every state that we imagine ourselves in. This quote contains deep philosophical meaning. It means that if you are imagining yourself to be sick, you are already sick. The only way for you to become well again is to stop imagining it and start taking action.
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