Subject: Intelligence » Thinking

Never express yourself more clearly than you are able to think.

(1885 – 1962) Danish physicist

We often think the way Gracie talks, but we pride ourselves that we never talk the way Gracie thinks.

(1896 – 1996) comedian, actor & entertainer

A conclusion is the place where you get tired of thinking.

I wonder what goes through [your dog’s] mind when he sees us peeing in his water bowl.

American writer

The bulk of mankind is as well equipped for flying as thinking.

(1667 – 1745) Irish satirist & essayist

Thoughts left unsaid are never wasted.

(1875 – 1957) stockbroker & man of letters

Alex Rieger: It’s so quiet up here you can hear yourself think.

(1938 – ) American actor

Reconsider: To seek a justification for a decision already made.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is the probable reason why so few engage in it.

(1863 – 1947) automobile industrialist

A great many people think they are thinking when they are really rearranging their prejudices.

(1842 – 1910) American philosopher & psychologist

Alex Rieger: It’s so quiet up here you can hear yourself think.

Jim: I don’t hear anything.

(1938 – ) American actor

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

(1872 – 1970) British philosopher, mathematician, historian & social critic

You can lead a horticulture, but you can't make her think.

(1893 – 1967) writer, humorist & poet

Always assume that your assumption is invalid.

A lot of things run through your head when you're going in to relieve in a tight spot. One of them was, "Should I spike myself?"

(1908 – 1989) American baseball player

Vision: Looking farther than you can see.

Rational: Devoid of all delusions save those of observation, experience and reflection.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

There are only two problems with people: One is that they don't think; The other is that they do.

A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking.


I want to be alone with my thought.

cartoon character in The Simpsons (Dan Castellaneta)

When someone you greatly admire and respect appears to be thinking deep thoughts, they are probably thinking about lunch.