Unprovided with original learning, unformed in the habits of thinking, unskilled in the arts of composition, I resolved to write a book. Great short quote and quotation by: Edward Gibbon , English historian of Rome (1737 – 1794)
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Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking. Great short quote and quotation by: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus , Roman Emperor, A.D. 161-180 (121 AD – 180 AD)
Robert A. Heinlein, Starship Troopers chapter 4
Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than any other factor, and the contrary opinion is wishfull thinking at its worst. Breeds that forget this basic truth have always paid for it with their lives and freedoms. Great short quote and quotation by: Robert A. Heinlein, Starship Troopers chapter 4 ,
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We can have facts without thinking but we cannot have thinking without facts. Great short quote and quotation by: John Dewey , US educator, Pragmatist philosopher, & psychologist (1859 – 1952)
We must dare to think about “unthinkable things” because when things become “unthinkable” thinking stops and action becomes mindless. Great short quote and quotation by: William Fullbright ,
What our ancestors would really be thinking, if they were alive today, is: “Why is it so dark in here?” Great short quote and quotation by: Terry Pratchett, Pyramids ,
When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than any talent for abstract, positive thinking. Great short quote and quotation by: Albert Einstein , US (German-born) physicist (1879 – 1955)
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Why should we think upon things that are lovely? Because thinking determines life. It is a common habit to blame life upon the environment. Environment modifies life but does not govern life. The soul is stronger than its surroundings. Great short quote and quotation by: William James , US Pragmatist philosopher & psychologist (1842 – […]
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You say that my way of thinking cannot be tolerated? What of it? The man who alters his way of thinking to suit others is a fool. My way of thinking is the result of my reflections. It is part of my inner being, the way I am made. I do not contradict them, and […]
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