BOOK FIVE. MENTAL THERAPEUTICS:

I. The Subconscious Mind accepts as true any idea suggested to it, or impressed upon it; unless (a) there already exists in the Subconscious Mind a contrary idea sufficiently strong to counteract the new one; or (b) the Subconscious Mind has acquired a certain mental trend, or habit of thought, which is opposed to the introduction of the new idea; or (c) the Subconscious Mind is commanded by its owner not to receive or accept such suggestions or ideas, or classes of ideas.