Mind
A mind ( /ˈmaɪnd/) is the complex of cognitive faculties that enables consciousness, thinking, reasoning, perception, and judgement—a characteristic of human beings, but which also may apply to other life forms.
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Famous quotes containing the word mind:
“The mind can be but full. It will be as much filled with a small disagreeable occurrence, having no other, as with a large one.”
—Samuel Richardson (1689–1761)
“The mind commands the body, and it obeys: the mind commands itself, and it withstands.”
—St. Augustine (354–430)
“Mr. Edward Carson, QC: Do you drink champagne yourself?
Mr. Oscar Wilde: Yes; iced champagne is a favourite drink of mine—strongly against my doctor’s orders.
Mr. Edward Carson, QC: Never mind your doctor’s orders, sir!
Mr. Oscar Wilde: I never do.”
—Oscar Wilde (1854–1900)