Aggressive Fancy working spells Upon a mind o'erwrought.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Overactive imagination working on an already stressed mind creates mental spells or chaos.
- In plain terms
- Too much imagination worsens a worried mind.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect your mind from overthinking.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does your mind run wild?
- How do you calm it?
Another view
Imagination also aids creativity, not just harm.
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