The spirit of the individual is determined by his dominating thought habits.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person's character and spirit are shaped primarily by their recurring thought patterns.
- In plain terms
- Your habits of thought define who you are.
- What can you take from it?
- Change your thinking habits to change your spirit.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What thought habits define you?
- How can you change your dominating thoughts?
Another view
External circumstances can also heavily influence a person's spirit.
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