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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,
A library is thought in cold storage.
A library is thought in cold storage.
Thoughts are the shadows of our feelings - always darker, emptier and simpler.
Thoughts are the shadows of our feelings - always darker, emptier and simpler.
All that we are is the result of what we have thought.
All that we are is the result of what we have thought.
Arouse the mind without resting it on anything.
Arouse the mind without resting it on anything.
Associate reverently, as much as you can, with your loftiest thoughts.
Associate reverently, as much as you can, with your loftiest thoughts.
The busiest of living agents are certain dead men's thoughts.
The busiest of living agents are certain dead men's thoughts.
Thought is borne of failure.
Thought is borne of failure.
Great thoughts reduced to practice become great acts.
Great thoughts reduced to practice become great acts.
