A new disease? I know not, new or old, but it may well be…
“A new disease? I know not, new or old, but it may well be called poor mortals plague for, like a pestilence, it doth infect the houses of the brain till not a thought, or motion, in the mind, be free from the black poison of suspect.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A new plague, whether old or new, infects the mind, corrupting thought and motion with a dark poison of doubt.
In simple terms: Doubt spreads like a mental disease.
Key Takeaway
Guard against mental poison.
Themes
psychology
doubt
infection
Mood
cautious
introspective
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- mindfulness practice
- self‑analysis
Key Concepts
cognitive distortion
mental health
Questions to Reflect On
- How does doubt affect your decisions?
- What practices cleanse mental negativity?
A Different Perspective
May overstate the power of doubt.