Dreams Quote by Magnus Flyte
““Drug companies do not want us to dream this dream. But many people who are ill reject it as well. The responsibility of being your own cure is too much. Historically, people have been willing to subject themselves to the most poisonous of treatments rather than change themselves. In other words, meditation is hard, but pills are easy, and they feel reassuringly more like science.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Magician's Daughter, 2019
People often choose easy, external solutions over the difficult work of self‑transformation, even when the latter promises true healing.
In simple terms: Choosing pills over meditation is choosing convenience over personal growth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the hard work of self‑care.
Themes
health
self‑care
convenience
meditation
medicine
Mood
skeptical
motivational
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- chronic illness
- stress management
- personal development
- healthcare decisions
Key Concepts
psychology
behavioral economics
wellness
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we favor quick fixes?
- What steps can make self‑care less intimidating?
A Different Perspective
Hard work may feel daunting and less immediate than medication.
![“When a drug comes out [that's broadly prescribed] there are going to start to be a lot of people on it [in a million person cohort] and you might get therefore an early signal of something unexpected that hadn't come through in the clinical trials. And I'm sure [drug companies] would love it if…” quote by Francis Collins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dda/francis-collins-5281_able_when-a-drug-comes-out-that-s-broadly-pre_408526.jpg)
