Consistent Quote by Antonio Damasio
“Some of us, for better or worse, develop very stable, consistent, and largely predictable machineries of self. But in others, the self machinery is more flexible and more open to unexpected turns.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Strange Order of Things, 2018
Some minds are rigid, others adaptable; flexibility allows growth and unexpected insight.
In simple terms: Some selves are flexible, some rigid.
Cultivate mental flexibility for resilience.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- learning new skills
- creative problem solving
- stress coping
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify rigid patterns?
- What practices foster mental adaptability?
Rigid habits can resist change despite effort.