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“This is another major feature of thought: Thought doesn't know it is doing something and then it struggles against it is doing. It doesn't want to know that it is doing it.” quote by David Bohm
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“This is another major feature of thought: Thought doesn't know it is doing something and then it struggles against it is doing. It doesn't want to know that it is doing it.”

David Bohm

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Thought often operates unconsciously, resisting awareness of its own activity, leading to inner conflict.

In simple terms: We rarely notice our own mental processes.

Key Takeaway

Observe thoughts without judgment.

Themes

consciousness self‑awareness conflict

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • therapy
  • creative work

Key Concepts

mindfulness psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you become aware of hidden mental habits?
  • What benefits arise from accepting thought processes?
A Different Perspective

Self‑observation can be uncomfortable or destabilizing.

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