The dead of midnight is the noon of thought.

The dead of midnight is the noon of thought.

Those who cannot understand how to put their thoughts on ice should not enter into the heat of debate.

Those who cannot understand how to put their thoughts on ice should not enter into the heat of debate.

In matters of conscience, first thoughts are best. In matters of prudence, last thoughts are best.

In matters of conscience, first thoughts are best. In matters of prudence, last thoughts are best.

Thought precedes action, action does not always precede thought.

Thought precedes action, action does not always precede thought.

The mind can weave itself warmly in the cocoon of its own thoughts, and dwell a hermit anywhere.

The mind can weave itself warmly in the cocoon of its own thoughts, and dwell a hermit anywhere.

Thought is the wind, knowledge the sail, and mankind the vessel.

Thought is the wind, knowledge the sail, and mankind the vessel.

Our best thoughts come from others.

Our best thoughts come from others.

You talk when you cease to be at peace with your thoughts.

You talk when you cease to be at peace with your thoughts.

In every work of genius we recognize our own rejected thoughts: they come back to us with a certain alienated read more

In every work of genius we recognize our own rejected thoughts: they come back to us with a certain alienated majesty.