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Amor Quote by Miguel de Unamuno

“¡No metáis en la cabeza lo que os quepa en el bolsillo! ¡No metáis en el bolsillo lo que os quepa en la cabeza!" "No ye may thrust your head in what I fit in your pocket! No ye may thrust in his pocket that you fit on the head!" "Cebinize sığanı kafanıza sokmayın! Kafanıza sığanı cebinize tıkmayın!” quote by Miguel de Unamuno
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““¡No metáis en la cabeza lo que os quepa en el bolsillo! ¡No metáis en el bolsillo lo que os quepa en la cabeza!" "No ye may thrust your head in what I fit in your pocket! No ye may thrust in his pocket that you fit on the head!" "Cebinize sığanı kafanıza sokmayın! Kafanıza sığanı cebinize tıkmayın!””

Miguel de Unamuno

About This Quote

Source Speech: Unknown, possibly a lecture or essay by Unamuno, early 20th century

The quote warns against overloading your mind with trivial concerns and, conversely, letting material possessions dominate your thoughts.

In simple terms: Don’t let small things fill your mind or big things fill your pocket.

Key Takeaway

Balance mental focus and material priorities.

Themes

mindfulness materialism balance

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal planning
  • financial budgeting
  • stress management
  • study habits

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy consumerism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you decide what deserves mental space?
  • What possessions truly affect your mental well‑being?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex issues by treating all concerns as equally burdensome.

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