Body Quote by Boris Pasternak
“The great majority of us are required to live a constant, systematic duplicity. Your health is bound to be affected by it if, day after day, you say the opposite of what you feel, you grovel before what you dislike and rejoice at what bring brings you nothing but misfortune. Our nervous system isn’t just a fiction, it’s part of our physical body, and our soul exists in space and is inside us, like teeth in our mouth. It can’t be forever violated with impunity.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Doctor Zhivago, Boris Pasternak, 1957
Living in constant self‑deception harms both mind and body; authentic expression is essential for health and integrity.
In simple terms: Self‑deception damages health; be true to yourself.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with inner truth.
Themes
authenticity
psychology
well‑being
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- workplace culture
- mental health therapy
- creative expression
Key Concepts
self‑deception
mind‑body connection
integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does daily self‑deception affect your health?
- What steps can you take to honor your inner feelings?
A Different Perspective
True alignment may be socially costly or risky.
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