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,

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.]

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.

When thought becomes excessively painful, action is the finest remedy.

When thought becomes excessively painful, action is the finest remedy.

Arouse the mind without resting it on anything.

Arouse the mind without resting it on anything.

The soul of God is poured into the world through the thoughts of men.

The soul of God is poured into the world through the thoughts of men.

First thoughts are not always the best.
[It., Sempre il miglior non e il parer primiero.]

First thoughts are not always the best.
[It., Sempre il miglior non e il parer primiero.]

I'll put that in my considering cap.

I'll put that in my considering cap.

When men yield up the privilege of thinking, the last shadow of liberty quits the horizon.

When men yield up the privilege of thinking, the last shadow of liberty quits the horizon.