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“Thought runs you. Thought, however, gives false info that you are running it, that you are the one who controls it. Whereas actually thought is the one which controls each one of us.” quote by David Bohm
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“Thought runs you. Thought, however, gives false info that you are running it, that you are the one who controls it. Whereas actually thought is the one which controls each one of us.”

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 appears autonomous but actually governs us, shaping perception and behavior without conscious control.

In simple terms: Thought controls us, not we it.

Key Takeaway

Recognize thought’s influence and observe it.

Themes

mindfulness control consciousness

Mood

reflective intrigued

Type

philosophical insightful

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • decision making
  • stress management
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

philosophy quantum theory psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does observing thoughts change your sense of control?
  • What habits reveal thought’s hidden influence?
A Different Perspective

Thought’s subtle power can be hard to detect, leading to misattribution of agency.

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