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Ah! still awhile the old thought retain,
And yet consider it again!
Ah! still awhile the old thought retain,
And yet consider it again!
Thought is valuable in proportion as it is generative.
Thought is valuable in proportion as it is generative.
Men's first thoughts in this matter are generally better than
their second; their natural notions better than those refin'd read more
Men's first thoughts in this matter are generally better than
their second; their natural notions better than those refin'd by
study, or consultation with casuists.
- Sir Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury,
I've known countless people who were reservoirs of learning, yet never had a thought.
I've known countless people who were reservoirs of learning, yet never had a thought.
It is better to light 1 candle
than to curse the darkness.
It is better to light 1 candle
than to curse the darkness.
Associate reverently, as much as you can, with your loftiest thoughts.
Associate reverently, as much as you can, with your loftiest thoughts.
Arouse the mind without resting it on anything.
Arouse the mind without resting it on anything.
The ancestor of every action is a thought.
The ancestor of every action is a thought.
It's a dangerous business, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, read more
It's a dangerous business, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, theres no knowing where you might be swept off to.
