Quote by George G. Woodson

If you can control a man's thinking, you do not have to worry about his actions. When you determine what a man shall think you do not have to concern yourself about what he will do. If you make a man feel that he is inferior, you do not have to compel him to accept an inferior status, for he will seek it himself . If you make a man think that he is justly an outcast, you do not have to order him to the back door. He will go without being told; and if there is no back door, his very nature will demand one.

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Summary

This quote suggests that controlling someone's thoughts is a powerful way of manipulating their actions. If you can shape a person's mindset and make them believe certain things about themselves, such as feeling inferior or outcast, they will naturally conform to those beliefs and behave accordingly. This highlights the significance of psychological control and influence over individuals, as shaping their thinking can essentially dictate their behaviors and decisions without the need for explicit orders or commands.

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Thought

By George G. Woodson

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