The open mind never acts: when we have done our utmost to arrive
at a reasonable conclusion, we still. read more

The open mind never acts: when we have done our utmost to arrive
at a reasonable conclusion, we still. . . must close our minds
for the moment with a snap, and act dogmatically on our
conclusions.

Think wrongly, if you please, but in all cases think for yourself.

Think wrongly, if you please, but in all cases think for yourself.

Most people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do so.

Most people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do so.

There is no expedient to which a man will not go to avoid the labor of thinking.

There is no expedient to which a man will not go to avoid the labor of thinking.

Most people are unable to write because they are unable to think, and they are unable to think because they read more

Most people are unable to write because they are unable to think, and they are unable to think because they congenitally lack the equipment to do so, just as they congenitally lack the equipment to fly over the moon.

Thought is the blossom; language the bud; action the fruit behind it

Thought is the blossom; language the bud; action the fruit behind it

I think and think for months and years. Ninety-nine times, the conclusion is false. The hundredth time I am right.

I think and think for months and years. Ninety-nine times, the conclusion is false. The hundredth time I am right.

You can fool too many of the people too much of the time.

You can fool too many of the people too much of the time.

Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.

Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.