There can be no doubt that the consciousness of the rapid…
““There can be no doubt that the consciousness of the rapid increase of my superstition—for why should I not so term it?—served mainly to accelerate the increase itself. Such, I have long known, is the paradoxical””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The writer’s growing obsession fuels the very phenomenon he fears, creating a self‑reinforcing loop.
In simple terms: Obsession accelerates the feared outcome.
Key Takeaway
Beware self‑fulfilling prophecies.
Themes
obsession
paradox
self‑fulfilling prophecy
Mood
cautionary
introspective
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal habits
- media cycles
- financial bubbles
- social media trends
Key Concepts
psychology
metacognition
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits amplify your anxieties?
- Can awareness break the loop?
A Different Perspective
May ignore external factors.