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I feel angry that I can't be hypnotized. I'm not putting…

“I feel angry that I can't be hypnotized. I'm not putting it down, and I'm not saying that it doesn't exist. I have talked to a great many people who are very good at it, but so far nobody has ever been able to hypnotize me.” quote by Theodore Sturgeon
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“I feel angry that I can't be hypnotized. I'm not putting it down, and I'm not saying that it doesn't exist. I have talked to a great many people who are very good at it, but so far nobody has ever been able to hypnotize me.”

Theodore Sturgeon

About This Quote

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

The speaker is frustrated by inability to be hypnotized despite many attempts, reflecting skepticism about hypnosis.

In simple terms: I cannot be hypnotized, despite many tries.

Key Takeaway

Accept personal limits and explore alternatives.

Themes

skepticism mind control

Mood

frustrated curious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • self‑help
  • research
  • entertainment

Key Concepts

psychology suggestion

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do you think hypnosis fails for you?
  • What other methods could you try?
A Different Perspective

Hypnosis may work differently for each person.

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