A thought which does not result in an action is nothing much, and an action which does not proceed from read more

A thought which does not result in an action is nothing much, and an action which does not proceed from a thought is nothing at all.

With curious art the brain, too finely wrought,
Preys on herself, and is destroyed by thought.

With curious art the brain, too finely wrought,
Preys on herself, and is destroyed by thought.

We find it hard to believe that other people's thoughts are as silly as our own, but they probably are.

We find it hard to believe that other people's thoughts are as silly as our own, but they probably are.

A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.

A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.

A library is thought in cold storage.

A library is thought in cold storage.

Original thoughts can be understood only in virtue of the
unoriginal elements which they contain.

Original thoughts can be understood only in virtue of the
unoriginal elements which they contain.

What we think, we become.

What we think, we become.

Any man may make a mistake; none but a fool will stick to it.
Second thoughts are best as read more

Any man may make a mistake; none but a fool will stick to it.
Second thoughts are best as the proverb says.
[Lat., Cujusvis hominis est errare; nullius, nisi insipientis, in
errore perseverae. Posteriores enim cogitationes (ut aiunt)
sapientiores solent esse.]

When things are bad, we take comfort in the thought that they could always be worse. And when they are, read more

When things are bad, we take comfort in the thought that they could always be worse. And when they are, we find hope in the thought that things are so bad they have to get better.