The strong man is the one who is able to intercept at will the communication between the senses and the mind.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True strength involves controlling how sensory input affects the mind.
- In plain terms
- A strong man controls how senses reach the mind.
- What can you take from it?
- Mental discipline requires filtering sensory input.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much control do you have over your mind?
- Can you ignore distractions?
Another view
Ignoring sensory input entirely may disconnect one from reality.
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