“The mind is the greatest amplifier of the human body. It has the power to increase pain, but also pleasure. Whenever possible, oriented your thinking.”

— Prevale

Original: La mente è il più grande amplificatore del corpo umano. Ha il potere di aumentare il dolore, ma anche il piacere. Quando è possibile, orientate il vostro pensiero.
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