Quote by Thomas Mann

If you are possessed by an idea, you find it expressed everywhere, you even smell it.

If you are possessed by an idea, you find it expressed every

Summary

This quote suggests that when a person becomes deeply fixated on an idea or concept, they begin to perceive it in every aspect of their life. It implies that obsession with an idea can be all-encompassing, to the point where everything seems to relate to or reflect that idea. The use of "even smell it" emphasizes the intensity of this obsession and how it can permeate one's senses. Overall, the quote highlights the powerful influence that a single idea can have on a person's perception and experiences.

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By Thomas Mann

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