"Negation is the mind's first freedom, yet a negative habit is fruitful only so long as we exert ourselves to overcome it, adapt it to our needs; once acquired it can imprison us"
- Emile M. Cioran
About this Quote
This quote by Emile M. Cioran speaks to the power of negation and how it can be both a blessing and a curse. Negation is the mind's very first liberty, as it enables us to believe and act individually of the status quo. However, if we end up being too comfortable with our negative habits, they can end up being a prison, trapping us in a cycle of ineffective habits. To avoid this, we should exert ourselves to overcome our negative habits and adapt them to our requirements. This requires effort and discipline, but it is the only way to make sure that our unfavorable practices do not become a source of stagnation. By taking control of our negative habits, we can use them to our benefit and unlock our complete capacity.
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