New things Quote by Frances Hodgson Burnett
““it is done and all the world wonders why it was not done centuries ago. One of the new things people began to find out in the last century was that thoughts—just mere thoughts—are as powerful as electric batteries—as good for one as sunlight is, or as bad for one as poison. To let a sad thought or a bad one get into your mind is as dangerous as letting a scarlet fever germ get into your body. If you let it stay there after it has got in you may never get over it as long as you live.””
About This Quote
Thoughts have immense power, comparable to energy sources; negative thoughts can harm like poison, while positive thoughts can heal like sunlight.
In simple terms: Thoughts are powerful; good thoughts heal, bad thoughts harm.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate positive thinking and discard harmful thoughts.
Themes
mindset
mental health
energy
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
self‑help
philosophical
When to use this quote
- stress management
- creative work
- relationship counseling
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
neuroscience
well‑being
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies help you replace harmful thoughts with constructive ones?
- How can you measure the effect of thoughts on your daily performance?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may exaggerate the literal impact of thoughts on physical health.
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