Subject: Intelligence » Thinking

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

(1863 – 1947) automobile industrialist

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

(1667 – 1745) Irish satirist & essayist

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

(1896 – 1996) comedian, actor & entertainer

I've been doing some extremely abstract paintings… no paint, no canvas; I just think about it.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

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

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

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

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

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

American writer

If I look confused it is because I am thinking.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

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

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


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

Always assume that your assumption is invalid.

Vision: Looking farther than you can see.

Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?

fictional character from the book series by A. A. Milne

I want to be alone with my thought.

cartoon character in The Simpsons (Dan Castellaneta)

If two men agree on everything, you may be sure that one of them is doing the thinking.

(1908 – 1973) 36th U.S. president

I’ll be more enthusiastic about encouraging thinking outside the box when there’s evidence of any thinking going on inside it.

(1948 – ) English novelist

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

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

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

(1938 – ) American actor