Fall Quote by Margaret R. Graver
““For once the mind is stirred into motion, it is a slave to that which is driving it. With some things, the beginnings are in our power, but after that they carry us on by their own force, not allowing a return. Bodies allowed to fall from a height have no control of themselves: they cannot resist or delay their downward course, for the irrevocable fall has cut off all deliberation, all repentance; they cannot help but arrive where they are going, though they could have avoided going there at all.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Unknown
The mind, once set in motion by a powerful force, loses agency and follows an inevitable trajectory like a falling body.
In simple terms: A driven mind becomes a slave to its own momentum.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when momentum overtakes intention.
Themes
control
agency
inevitability
psychology
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- decision making
- habit formation
- stress management
- personal growth
Key Concepts
determinism
free will
causality
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you identify moments when you’re merely carried along?
- How can you regain agency mid‑course?
A Different Perspective
Even after the start, external forces can dominate, limiting true choice.
