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Do not let the rapidity with which these thoughts can change deceive you into feeling that you think them all at once.
"Do not let the rapidity with which these thoughts can change deceive you into feeling that you think them all at once."— Alan Watts
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Meaning of this quote
Rapid changes in attention can create an impression that several thoughts occur simultaneously.
Key takeaway:
Observe the sequence of your thoughts before assuming you are attending to everything at once.
Origin of the quote
The Wisdom of Insecurity (1951)
Who actually said this?
Cited to The Wisdom of Insecurity; some transcriptions include “the feeling”. Exact edition wording not independently confirmed.
Source:
The Wisdom of Insecurity (1951)
