The aphorism 'as a man thinketh in his heart so is he' contains the secret of life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The idea that one's inner thoughts define their outer reality is a profound secret of life.
- In plain terms
- Your thoughts determine who you are.
- What can you take from it?
- Your inner thoughts shape your entire life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do your thoughts say about you?
- How can you change your thoughts?
Another view
External factors also shape who you are besides just thoughts.
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