Life Quote by Sid Caesar
““What it boiled down to is the strength to be able to say, 'I don't want to think about it.' Thinking negatively is the result of guilt and insecurity... You are the person who makes yourself happy. You're the person who makes yourself sad. It's much easier to feel better when you keep remembering that." [-p.481, "Caesar's Hours, My Life in Comedy with Love and Laughter", by Sid Caesar with Eddy Friedfeld, 2003]””
About This Quote
Source Book: Caesar's Hours, My Life in Comedy with Love and Laughter by Sid Caesar and Eddy Friedfeld, 2003
Choosing not to dwell on negative thoughts empowers personal happiness, shifting responsibility to oneself.
In simple terms: Control your thoughts to control mood.
Key Takeaway
Choose positive focus.
Themes
self‑care
mindset
personal responsibility
Mood
motivational
pragmatic
Type
self‑help
inspirational
When to use this quote
- stress management
- mental health
- creative work
- daily journaling
Key Concepts
cognitive behavioral theory
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your negative thinking?
- How can you reinforce positive habits?
A Different Perspective
Negative thoughts may resurface despite effort.
