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.

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.

A man is but the product of his thoughts what he thinks, he becomes.

A man is but the product of his thoughts what he thinks, he becomes.

What we think, we become.

What we think, we become.

Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.

Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.

Few people think more than two or three times a year; I have made
an international reputation for myself read more

Few people think more than two or three times a year; I have made
an international reputation for myself by thinking once or twice
a week.

I think and think for months and years. Ninety-nine times, the conclusion is false. The hundredth time I am right.

I think and think for months and years. Ninety-nine times, the conclusion is false. The hundredth time I am right.

Most people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do so.

Most people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do so.

Positive anything is better than negative nothing.

Positive anything is better than negative nothing.