Garudapurana 2.11.6

2.11.6

yaṃyaṃ kāmamabhidhyāyetsa talliṅgo 'bhijāyate /
nainaṃ chindanti śastrāṇi nainaṃ dahati pāvakaḥ //

Whatever desire one fixates upon, one is born with its characteristics. / Weapons do not cut it, and fire does not burn it;