If your mind is at work, we’re in danger of reproducing another cliche. If we can keep our minds out of it and our thoughts out of it, maybe we’ll come up with something original.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that when we use our minds too much, we often end up saying or creating things that are not very unique or interesting. But if we can avoid overthinking and just let our ideas flow freely, we might be able to come up with something new and original.
More quotes from Peter Falk
If your mind is at work, we’re in danger of reproducing another cliche. If we can keep our minds out of it and our thoughts out of it, maybe we’ll come up with something original.
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