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You should not be carried away by the dictation of the mind, but the mind should be carried by your dictation.
A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Control your thoughts instead of letting them control you.

This quote emphasizes the importance of self-control over one's thoughts and mental processes. Rather than allowing the mind to dictate emotions and actions, individuals should take charge and guide their thoughts towards constructive outcomes.

Themes

MindControlDictationThoughtsSelf-Control

In practice

Example use cases

Use this quote in a personal development workshop to highlight the importance of mindfulness.

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