[ The Doctor never knew that there would come a point where he would be considered something to fear. He could never have imagined it, or perhaps he should have and just didn't want to. Had he known...
There's silence for a while before he finally answers. ]
You put it behind a door.
It might be easier to do when you've lived for centuries, but I think you don't always realise how much power you have over your own mind. But we can't possibly really hold all our memories and knowledge in our mind at the same time, we just keep it there to grab when we need it.
Memories can be a little trickier than knowledge because they can spring out when you least want them or least expect it, but still, try. Imagine your mind is full of doors, and put your future away as deep inside your head as you possibly can.
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There's silence for a while before he finally answers. ]
You put it behind a door.
It might be easier to do when you've lived for centuries, but I think you don't always realise how much power you have over your own mind. But we can't possibly really hold all our memories and knowledge in our mind at the same time, we just keep it there to grab when we need it.
Memories can be a little trickier than knowledge because they can spring out when you least want them or least expect it, but still, try. Imagine your mind is full of doors, and put your future away as deep inside your head as you possibly can.