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.

Thoughts are the shadows of our sensations -- always darker, emptier, simpler than these.

Thoughts are the shadows of our sensations -- always darker, emptier, simpler than these.

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.

All action results from thought, so it is thoughts that matter.

All action results from thought, so it is thoughts that matter.

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.

I want it said of me by those who knew me best, that I always plucked a thistle and planted read more

I want it said of me by those who knew me best, that I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow.

Men use thought only as authority for their injustice, and employ speech only to conceal their thoughts.

Men use thought only as authority for their injustice, and employ speech only to conceal their thoughts.

If I have done the public any service, it is due to my patient thought.

If I have done the public any service, it is due to my patient thought.