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“Any half-awake materialist well knows - that which you hold holds you.” quote by Tom Robbins
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“Any half-awake materialist well knows - that which you hold holds you.”

Tom Robbins

About This Quote

Source Novel: "Skinny Legs and All" (1990)

Materialists who are only half‑awake realize that the objects they cling to also control them.

In simple terms: Things you hold can control you.

Key Takeaway

Stay aware of how possessions influence you.

Themes

materialism self‑awareness control

Mood

introspective critical

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • consumer behavior
  • personal development
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy attachment theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What possessions dominate your decisions?
  • How can you reclaim agency?
A Different Perspective

The statement may oversimplify complex relationships.

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