"Every one knows, that the mind will not be kept from contemplating what it loves in the midst of crowds and business. Hence come those frequent absences, so observable in conversation; for whilst the body is confined to present company, the mind is flown to that which it delights in"
- Mary Astell
About this Quote
This quote by Mary Astell speaks with the power of the mind and its capability to transcend physical borders. It suggests that even when we are in the middle of crowds and busyness, our minds can still roam to the things we love. This is why we typically experience moments of absent-mindedness in discussion, as our bodies exist in the discussion however our minds have actually flown elsewhere. Astell's quote highlights the power of the mind to take us far from our existing situation and transport us to a location of pleasure and pleasure. It is a suggestion that even when we are surrounded by chaos and sound, our minds can still discover peace and satisfaction.
This quote is written / told by Mary Astell between December 12, 1666 and May 11, 1731. She was a famous Writer from England.
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