The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims belief itself helps manifest the things one truly trusts in.
- In plain terms
- What you believe in happens because belief makes it happen.
- What can you take from it?
- Strong belief can influence outcomes or how we perceive them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does belief change reality or just perception?
- When does belief help versus hinder?
Another view
Belief does not guarantee external events will occur regardless of action.
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