Quote by Mark Twain

Drag your thoughts away from your troubles.. by the ears, by the heels, or any other way you can manage it.

Drag your thoughts away from your troubles.. by the ears, by

Summary

This quote suggests the need to consciously redirect one's thoughts and focus away from troubles and hardships. It implies that one should grasp onto their thoughts and forcefully steer them away, either by confronting them head-on (by the ears) or by completely reversing their perspective (by the heels). It advocates for a proactive approach in managing negative thoughts and actively finding ways to distance oneself from troubling situations and emotions.

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By Mark Twain

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