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“Occupy your mind with good thoughts, or the enemy will fill them with bad ones.” quote by Thomas More
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“Occupy your mind with good thoughts, or the enemy will fill them with bad ones.”

Thomas More

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Source Treatise: Moral Philosophy, 1516

Guard your thoughts; negative influences will dominate if you neglect them.

In simple terms: Protect your mind from bad ideas.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate positive thinking.

Themes

ethics mindfulness influence

Mood

cautious thoughtful

Type

philosophical practical

When to use this quote

  • daily journaling
  • meditation
  • media consumption
  • education

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you filter harmful thoughts?
  • What habits protect mental health?
A Different Perspective

External pressures can be hard to control.

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