“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.”
Mark Twain (1835–1910) American author and humorist
“It’s called mind over matter. If we don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” When a bit of me hurts, I always mind.”
Variant: It's called mind over matter. If we don't mind, it doesn't matter.
Source: Room (novel) (2010)
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Bernard Baruch (1870–1965) American businessman
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Source: God Help the Child