That extreme urge to fight against all odds even in the hardest of situations, is how mind over matter is defined.
It is very important to be mindful of our actions no matter the situation. The presence of the mind not only enables the body to combat difficulties but also strengthens our personality as a whole.
It goes without saying that change is inevitable and as the laws of nature would have it, humans succumb to change through adaptability. Nevertheless, humans also have weaknesses that can hinder our success at times.
During these times, it becomes important to work on developing the mental capabilities to be able to overcome any difficulties that stand in our way. So, why not read through these mind-over-matter quotes, sayings, and powerful mind quotes to see if you can make success a possibility?
These tongue-in-cheek quotes are all that you need for a head start.
1. "A joke is a very serious thing."
- Winston Churchill.
2. "What is mind? No matter. What is matter? Never mind."
- George Berkeley.
3. "Your body can withstand almost anything. It's your mind you need to convince."
- Unknown.*
4. "Magic:... when the mind met the world, and the mind won for a change."
- Lev Grossman, 'The Magician King'.
5. "If the matter doesn't mind
That's because why should it?"
- Stevie Taite, 'Mind Over Matter'.
6. "Age is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter."
- Jack Benny.
7. "The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled."
- Plutarch.
8. "If you don't like me, remember it's mind over matter. I don't mind and you don't matter."
- Dr. Seuss.
The Best Mind Over Matter Quotes
The mind is perhaps the most important aspect of human existence, as it powers us through our day-to-day lives.
Check out some of these best mind-over-matter quotes that speak of several success stories of the mind., including the most powerful mind-over-matter quote: "When your mind does not work, jump up and use your body and when you feel your body is unhealthy, don't forget to use your mind," by Subhasis Banerji.
- Subhasis Banerji.
9. "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose."
- Dr. Seuss.
10. "The strength of your mind determines the quality of your life."
- Edmond Mbiaka.
11. "When your mind does not work, jump up and use your body and when you feel your body is unhealthy, don't forget to use your mind."
- Subhasis Banerji.
12. "Mind over matter represents the triumph of will over physical hindrance. Our thoughts are our weapon against the world."
- David Adam, 'The Man Who Couldn't Stop'.
13. "Living in this skin is hard... most of the times because I never volunteered to take this on... if this is the body I've been given I'm sure as hell gonna make it work."
- Charlotte Eriksson.
14. "It all begins and ends in your mind. What you give power to, has power over you."
- Unknown.*
15. "Our thoughts make things beautiful, our thoughts make things ugly. The whole world is in our own minds."
17. "First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do."
- Epictetus.
18. "Mind and matter are two different aspects of one."
- Carl Jung.
Inspirational Mind Over Matter Quotes
The ability to be able to think positively during challenging times is important for our mind. Check out some powerful and inspirational mind-over-matter quotes here.
19. "Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true."
- Leon J. Suenes.
20. "The powers of the mind are like the rays of the sun when they are concentrated they illumine."
- Swami Vivekananda.
21. "Mind and matter are actually two sides of the same coin."
- Subhasis Banerji.
22. "Any day above ground is a good day. Before you complain about anything, be thankful for your life and the things that are still going well."
- Germany Kent.
23. "If you are going to win any battle you... have to make the mind run the body. Never let the body tell the mind what to do... the body is never tired if the mind is not tired... You've always got to make the mind take over and keep going."
- George S. Patton.
24. "Rock bottom could be the firm ground you need to pick yourself up and build your empire."
- Yamna Rahim.
25. "On the way there... it was a fleeting thing, a physical reaction to damage that he knew would do him no harm,... afterward he wouldn't actually be able to remember what the pain had felt like."
- Tim Lebbon, 'Alien'.
26. "The mind is but the subtle part of the body... retain great strength in your mind and words."
- Swami Vivekananda.
27. "Mind over matter absolutely works and I look forward to being able to turn myself into a pretzel at 60 years old."
- Suzzane Strisower.
28. "The brick walls are there for a reason... The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don't want it badly enough."
30. "You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control the way you think about all the events... choose to face them with a positive mental attitude."
- Roy T. Bennett.
Dr. Seuss Mind Over Matter Quotes
Dr. Seuss is renowned for his writings and illustrations, especially for children. Read through some of his quotes that might get you to think progressively. These quotes will for sure help you in your hour of need.
31. "When you think things are bad,
when you feel sour and blue...
Just tell yourself, Duckie,
you're really quite lucky!"
- Dr. Seuss, 'Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?'.
32. "Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the things you can think up if only you try!"
- Dr. Seuss.
33. "Today was good... Tomorrow is another one."
- Dr. Seuss.
34. "I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells."
– Dr. Seuss.
35. "You know what you know. And you are the one who'll decide where to go."
- Dr. Seuss.
36. "When something bad happens you have three choices. You can either let it define you,... destroy you, or... strengthen you."
- Dr. Seuss.
37. "Always remember, you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and twice as beautiful as you've ever imagined."
- Dr. Seuss.
38. "You do not like them. So you say. Try them!... And you may!"
- Dr. Seuss.
39. "You're off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So get on your way!"
- Dr. Seuss.
40. "Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope."
– Dr. Seuss.
41. "Think and wonder, wonder and think."
- Dr. Seuss.
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Bachelor of Arts specializing in Journalism and Mass Communication, Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Management
Moumita DuttaBachelor of Arts specializing in Journalism and Mass Communication, Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Management
A content writer and editor with a passion for sports, Moumita has honed her skills in producing compelling match reports and stories about sporting heroes. She holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Calcutta University, alongside a postgraduate diploma in Sports Management.
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