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The open mind never acts: when we have done our utmost to arrive
at a reasonable conclusion, we still. read more
The open mind never acts: when we have done our utmost to arrive
at a reasonable conclusion, we still. . . must close our minds
for the moment with a snap, and act dogmatically on our
conclusions.
Understanding is curing ignorance and curing ignorance is abolishing fear.
Understanding is curing ignorance and curing ignorance is abolishing fear.
Thought is the blossom; language the bud; action the fruit behind it
Thought is the blossom; language the bud; action the fruit behind it
Thinking is the greatest torture in the world for most people.
Thinking is the greatest torture in the world for most people.
What we think, we become.
What we think, we become.
A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right, and raises at read more
A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right, and raises at first a formidable outcry in defense of custom. But the tumult soon subsides. Time makes more converts than reason.
When I say, "I love you," it's not because I want you or because I can't have you. It has read more
When I say, "I love you," it's not because I want you or because I can't have you. It has nothing to do with me. I love what you are, what you do, how you try. I've seen your kindness and your strength. I've seen the best and the worst of you. And I understand with perfect clarity exactly what you are. You're a hell of a woman.
Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.
Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.
Take time to deliberate; but when the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in.
Take time to deliberate; but when the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in.
