You should not be carried away by the dictation of the mind, but the mind should be carried by your dictation.
Interpretation
Control your thoughts instead of letting them control you.
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-control over one's thoughts and mental processes. Rather than allowing the mind to dictate emotions and actions, individuals should take charge and guide their thoughts towards constructive outcomes.
In practice
Use this quote in a personal development workshop to highlight the importance of mindfulness.
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If you can't get rid of the skeleton in your closet, you'd best teach it to dance.
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Rashness succeeds often, still more often fails.
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