Quote by Jean Cocteau

It is not I who become addicted, it is my body.

It is not I who become addicted, it is my body.

Summary

This quote suggests that addiction is not a conscious choice but rather a physiological response of the body. It implies that while the individual's mind may not desire addiction, their body becomes dependent on a substance or behavior. The quote highlights the distinction between one's conscious will and the involuntary physical reactions that occur when addiction takes hold.

Topics

Recovery (addiction/alcoholism)

By Jean Cocteau

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