"Consciousness, much like our feelings, is based on a representation of the body and how it changes when reacting to certain stimuli. Self-image would be unthinkable without this representation."

-- Antonio Damasio

#Self Quotes #Feelings Quotes #Would Be Quotes

“A materialistic person is ruthless with other people but kind to himself. A spiritual person is ruthless with himself but kind to everybody else.”
“Accept the gift and honor the giver.”
“An offended heart is the breeding ground of deception.”
“In government and out, there are vast realms of the bureaucracy dedicated to seeking more information, in perpetuity if need be, in order to avoid taking action.”
“You can't dream up confidence. Confidence is born of demonstrated ability.”
“Evil report carries further than any applause.”
“I think things ultimately work out the way they're supposed to, even if it's not always the most comfortable, cushy way.”

Source : Beth Harbison (2007). “Shoe Addicts Anonymous”, p.207, Macmillan
“Life is too short not to experiment.”

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