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When the imagination and willpower are in conflict, are antagonistic, it is always the imagination which wins, without any exception.

— Émile Coué Paul G. Thomas (1979)

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Every day, in every respect, I'm getting better and better.

You have in yourself the instrument of your cure.

Andy Robbins (2012)

Contrary to the generally accepted theory the will is not the invincible force it is claimed to be; in fact, whenever imagination and will come into conflict it is always imagination that triumphs. Try to do something while you are repeating: "I cannot do it," and you will see this truth confirmed. The mere idea of inability to accomplish a thing paralyzes the will power.

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