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“To fly as fast as thought, to anywhere that is,” he said, “you must begin by knowing that you have already arrived.” The trick, according to Chiang, was for Jonathan to stop seeing himself as trapped inside a limited body that had a forty-two-inch wingspan and performance that could be plotted on…” quote by Richard Bach
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““To fly as fast as thought, to anywhere that is,” he said, “you must begin by knowing that you have already arrived.” The trick, according to Chiang, was for Jonathan to stop seeing himself as trapped inside a limited body that had a forty-two-inch wingspan and performance that could be plotted on a chart. The trick was to know that his true nature lived, as perfect as an unwritten number, everywhere at once across space and time.””

Richard Bach

About This Quote

Source Book: Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach, 1977

Recognizing that one's true self is already whole and present enables limitless potential and freedom of thought.

In simple terms: You are already whole and present.

Key Takeaway

Accept your present wholeness.

Themes

self‑realization potential freedom

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • creative work
  • meditation
  • overcoming self‑limiting beliefs

Key Concepts

non‑dualism mind‑body unity existential awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does feeling whole change your actions?
  • What limits do you still cling to?
A Different Perspective

It may be hard to truly internalize this without practice.

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