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“Every human is a magician, and in the interaction between the magicians, there are spells being cast everywhere. How? By misusing the word, by taking everything personally, by distorting everything we perceive with assumptions, by gossiping and spreading emotional poison with the word. Humans cast…” quote by Miguel Ruiz
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““Every human is a magician, and in the interaction between the magicians, there are spells being cast everywhere. How? By misusing the word, by taking everything personally, by distorting everything we perceive with assumptions, by gossiping and spreading emotional poison with the word. Humans cast spells mainly upon the people we love the most, and the more authority we have, the more powerful the spells.””

Miguel Ruiz

About This Quote

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

Humans constantly influence each other with “spells” – harmful assumptions, personalizing, gossip, and emotional toxicity – especially toward loved ones; authority amplifies this effect.

In simple terms: People unintentionally harm each other with words and assumptions, especially those we love.

Key Takeaway

Be mindful of language and assumptions to reduce harm.

Themes

communication psychology relationships

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • workplace meetings
  • online discussions
  • therapy sessions

Key Concepts

cognitive bias emotional intelligence social influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we recognize our own “spells”?
  • What steps reduce their impact?
A Different Perspective

Even with awareness, deep‑seated habits are hard to change.

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