Holmes Views On The Differences Between Holmes And Socrates

Holmes also suggests on page seventy-eight: “Get yourself so completely saturated with a few basic principles, first, that they are firmly established in your mind and built into your thinking as habit.” A habit is a characteristic or mental trait, held firmly in mind and expressed without question or further deliberation. Like the traditional clothing worn by a monk or a nun, the habit expresses one’s beliefs and attitude toward life. The monk does not have to think about what he is going to wear, or what his appearance will be. His habit represents his commitment and vows; and ours would do as much, if we could just keep in mind the realization that this habit of thought represents. But be forewarned: anything you hold, can gain a hold