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Consent Quote by Richard Bach

“Within each of us lies the power of our consent to health and sickness, to riches and poverty, to freedom and to slavery. It is we who control these, and not another.” quote by Richard Bach
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“Within each of us lies the power of our consent to health and sickness, to riches and poverty, to freedom and to slavery. It is we who control these, and not another.”

Richard Bach

About This Quote

Source Book: Illusions, 1977

Individual consent shapes one's reality, influencing health, wealth, freedom, and servitude; personal agency determines outcomes.

In simple terms: Your choices control your life conditions.

Key Takeaway

Exercise conscious consent over your life.

Themes

agency choice responsibility

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • health decisions
  • financial planning
  • political activism
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

philosophy self‑empowerment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What areas of your life feel most controlled?
  • How can you reclaim consent there?
A Different Perspective

External forces can limit perceived agency.

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