Quote by Sally Kempton

It is hard to fight an enemy who has outposts in your head.

It is hard to fight an enemy who has outposts in your head.

Summary

This quote suggests that one's toughest opponent can often be their own internal struggles, such as negative thoughts or self-doubt. These "outposts in your head" symbolize the intrusion and occupation of negative forces within the mind. We become our own enemy when these mental outposts infiltrate our thoughts, making it incredibly challenging to overcome them. This quote serves as a reminder that defeating internal battles, rooted deep within our own minds, requires significant strength and perseverance.

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