It is astonishing what an effort it seems to be for many people to put their brains definitely and systematically read more

It is astonishing what an effort it seems to be for many people to put their brains definitely and systematically to work.

Our best thoughts come from others.

Our best thoughts come from others.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; read more

We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far.

The dead of midnight is the noon of thought.

The dead of midnight is the noon of thought.

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

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