In matters of conscience, first thoughts are best. In matters of prudence, last thoughts are best.

In matters of conscience, first thoughts are best. In matters of prudence, last thoughts are best.

There are glimpses of heaven to us in every act, or thought, or word, that raises us above ourselves.

There are glimpses of heaven to us in every act, or thought, or word, that raises us above ourselves.

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.

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

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

Thought precedes action, action does not always precede thought.

Thought precedes action, action does not always precede thought.

The average person thinks he isn't.

The average person thinks he isn't.

Thought is the wind, knowledge the sail, and mankind the vessel.

Thought is the wind, knowledge the sail, and mankind the vessel.

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.

Stung by the splendour of a sudden thought.

Stung by the splendour of a sudden thought.