Death Quote by Iceberg Slim
““He was an old Drag man with his bit getting short. He was the first to attempt to teach me to control my emotions. He would say, “Always remember whether you be sucker or hustler in the world out there, you’ve got that vital edge if you can iron-clad your feelings. I picture the human mind as a movie screen. If you’re a dopey sucker, you’ll just sit and watch all kinds of mindwrecking, damn fool movies on that screen.” He said. “Son, there is no reason except a stupid one for anybody to project on that screen anything that will worry him or dull that vital edge. After all, we are the absolute bosses of that whole theatre and show in our minds. We even write the script. So always write positive, dynamic scripts and show only the best movies for you on that screen whether you are pimp or priest.” His rundown of his screen theory saved my sanity many years later. He was a twisted wise man and one day when he wasn’t looking, a movie flashed on the screen. The title was “Death For an Old Con.””
About This Quote
Source Memoir: “Pimp: The Story of My Life”, 1967
Control emotions by viewing the mind as a screen; write positive scripts to maintain edge and avoid being overwhelmed.
In simple terms: Mind is a screen; choose positive scripts.
Consciously shape your inner narrative.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stress management
- goal setting
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you rewrite negative thoughts?
- What scripts empower you?
May ignore external factors influencing emotions.