Coffee Quote by Brenda Ueland
“Don't think of yourself as an intestinal tract and tangle of nerves in the skull, that will not work unless you drink coffee. Think of yourself as incandescent power, illuminated perhaps and forever talked to by God and his messengers… Think if Tiffany's made a mosquito, how wonderful we would think it was!”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Book of Dreams by Brenda Ueland, 1931
Encourages seeing oneself as radiant and connected to the divine, rather than a tangled, weak organism.
In simple terms: View yourself as bright and guided by a higher power.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate a luminous, purposeful self‑image.
Themes
spirituality
self‑image
mindset
Mood
inspirational
hopeful
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- creative work
- stress coping
- personal growth
Key Concepts
metaphor
positive psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this metaphor influence daily confidence?
- What limits exist for such idealized self‑views?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical needs like rest or health.
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