Absent Quote by Hippocrates
“Men ought to know that from the brain and from the brain only arise our pleasures, joys, laughter, and jests as well as our sorrows, pains, griefs and tears. ... It is the same thing which makes us mad or delirious, inspires us with dread and fear, whether by night or by day, brings us sleeplessness, inopportune mistakes, aimless anxieties, absent-mindedness and acts that are contrary to habit...”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On the Nature of the Mind, circa 400 BC
The brain generates all emotions, both positive and negative, influencing behavior and health.
In simple terms: The brain creates all feelings and affects actions.
Key Takeaway
Recognize mental origins of emotions to manage them.
Themes
psychology
neuroscience
philosophy
health
emotion
Mood
thoughtful
clinical
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- personal reflection
- education
- therapy
Key Concepts
mind-body connection
emotional regulation
cognitive science
mental health
Questions to Reflect On
- How does brain chemistry affect mood?
- Can we train the mind to alter emotional responses?
A Different Perspective
Biological basis of emotions can be complex and not fully understood.
