Arrogance Quote by Marcia Angell
“There is something so biologically implausible that your attitude is going to cure a disease. There's a tremendous arrogance to imagine that your mind is all that powerful.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Limits of Mind‑Body Healing, 2008
Believing attitude alone can cure disease is scientifically unfounded and reflects overconfidence in mental power.
In simple terms: Attitude alone cannot cure disease; it's overconfidence.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of mental influence on health.
Themes
health skepticism
mind‑body
science
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
medical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- patient counseling
- medical education
- public health messaging
Key Concepts
psychosomatic belief
placebo effect
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports mind‑body interactions?
- How to balance optimism with medical realism?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on mindset may neglect needed medical treatment.
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