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The mind is a wonderful servant but a terrible master.
Dan Gilbert
About This Quote
Often used in discussions about self-control, mindfulness, and the tendency for thoughts and emotions to dominate behavior when left unchecked.
Interpretation
Your thinking is a powerful tool when directed intentionally, but if you let it run on autopilot it can end up controlling you in unhelpful ways.
Variations
The mind is a wonderful servant, but a terrible master.
Misattributions
- David Foster Wallace
- Robin Sharma
