Doctor Quote by Orison Swett Marden
““We cannot get away from the fact that it is impossible for us to be very different from our convictions. It is hard for a physician to keep a patient alive who believes he is going to die and that nothing can save him. The bodily conditions follow his faith.””
About This Quote
Source Book: "Pushing to Success", 1909
Highlights how a person's beliefs shape their physical health and outcomes.
In simple terms: Beliefs affect health and survival.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate positive, realistic convictions.
Themes
beliefs
health
conviction
physiology
Mood
cautious
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
clinical
When to use this quote
- patient care
- mental health counseling
- self-help
- coaching
Key Concepts
mind-body connection
placebo effect
self-fulfilling prophecy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you challenge harmful beliefs?
- When can belief be a barrier to recovery?
A Different Perspective
If beliefs are irrational, they may hinder rational medical decisions.
