Black Quote by Ben Jonson
“A new disease? I know not, new or old, but it may well be called poor mortals plague for, like a pestilence, it doth infect the houses of the brain till not a thought, or motion, in the mind, be free from the black poison of suspect.”
About This Quote
A new plague, whether old or new, infects the mind, corrupting thought and motion with a dark poison of doubt.
In simple terms: Doubt spreads like a mental disease.
Key Takeaway
Guard against mental poison.
Themes
psychology
doubt
infection
Mood
cautious
introspective
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- mindfulness practice
- self‑analysis
Key Concepts
cognitive distortion
mental health
Questions to Reflect On
- How does doubt affect your decisions?
- What practices cleanse mental negativity?
A Different Perspective
May overstate the power of doubt.
