mind over matter

English

Etymology

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Proverb

mind over matter

1. Willpower alone can overcome a physical problem.
   • 2016, “White Ferrari”, in Blonde, performed by Frank Ocean:

     Mind over matter is magic, I do magic / If you think about it, it'll be over in no time

Translations

willpower can overcome a physical problem

• Hebrew: ניצחון הרוח על החומר

Noun

mind over matter (uncountable)

1. Telekinesis.
   • 2016, J. Douglas Kenyon, Lost Powers: Reclaiming Our Inner Connection:

     Geller's "mind over matter" abilities were what really excited the crowds. A bent spoon or key, apparently done without applying any substantial force (just a light stroking of the metal so that it would weaken or "melt" to the point that in some cases it would break), appeared to be "objective" evidence of that which was impossible by any normal standards.

Further reading

• mind over matter on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• “mind over matter”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.