I have remarked very clearly that I am often of one opinion when I am lying down and of another when I am standing up.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Our physical state and environment significantly influence our thoughts and opinions.
- In plain terms
- Your mood and posture can change your mind.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware that your physical state shapes your thinking.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does your environment shape your beliefs?
- Are your opinions stable or situational?
Another view
Core values often remain consistent despite mood changes.
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