Drag your thoughts away from your troubles... by the ears
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Drag your thoughts away from your troubles...
by the ears,
by the heels,
or any other way you can manage it.
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Meaning
This quote means troubled thoughts must sometimes be physically wrestled away from the mind. Relief may require deliberate mental effort.
About Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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