Quotes of: Thoughtful-people Keyword

Every revolution was first a thought in one man's mind, and when the same thought occurs to another man, it is the key to that era.

The Essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson

You naked in my bed is even more unbelievably beautiful than I thought it would be... and trust me I've thought about it. A lot.

Fallen Too Far

This is pity,” he thought, and then he lifted his head in wonder. He thought that there must be something terribly wrong with a world in which this monstrous feeling is called a virtue.

The Fountainhead

My theory is that, as with our children, as with every surface of that geodesic dome inside the 8-Ball, every age we've ever been is who we are.

Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith

[Jesus is] saying that we could be aware of, filled with, and saved by the presence of holy beauty, rather than worship golden calves.

Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith

take a strict view of their excrements, and, from the colour, the odour, the taste, the consistence, the crudeness or maturity of digestion, form a judgment of their thoughts and designs; because men are never so serious, thoughtful, and intent, as w...

Gulliver's Travels

We are governed by our thoughts in life. Think happy and positive thoughts and you will live a happy & positive life. There is no other way.

Hearts for Haiti: Book of Poetry & Inspiration

It was a smooth silvery voice that matched her hair. It had a tiny tinkle in it, like bells in a doll's house. I thought that was silly as soon as I thought of it.

The Big Sleep

We are not trapped by our thoughts. What we generally do, however, is create thoughts that trap us.” (p.162)

A Beginner's Guide to the Path of Ascension (The Ascension Series)

I've been acting since I was a kid, so I just feel confident in the fact that I can do it to some degree. I've never thought I was amazing; I've just thought, 'I know this, I can do it.'

Emily Browning

But on second thought, after I decreed the state of emergency, I came to the conclusion that that was impossible to achieve without bloodshed because the street protesters were full of anger and nearly out of control. This is why I thought we needed ...

Eduard Shevardnadze

Although even when I am being idle I have plenty of food for thought both early and late - thoughts both about and not about art.

Gustav Klimt

A nation that can't control its energy sources can't control its future.

The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream

But let no one imagine that we were mere ascetics. There is no more complex pleasure than thought, and it was to thought that we delivered ourselves over.

The Aleph and Other Stories

A joyful heart is the normal result of a heart burning with love. She gives most who gives with joy.

In the Heart of the World: Thoughts, Stories and Prayers

Death cannot be experienced either by the dead or the living.

Rising Up and Rising Down: Some Thoughts on Violence, Freedom and Urgent Means

He that is purified by love is pure; and he that is absorbed in the Beloved and hath abandoned all else is a Sufi. Sirdar Ikbal Ali Shah.

Sufi Thought and Action

The bird which has no knowledge of pure water, has his beak in salt water all year round.

Sufi Thought and Action

The integrity of our relationships matters more than the boldness of our words.

The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert: An English Professor's Journey Into Christian Faith

Satori - in the awakening from a dream. Awakening and self-realization and seeing into one's own being - these are synonymous.

Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living

This is the only advice I offer you. Pick the small thing, and carry it on. Let it change your life.

Mended: Thoughts on Life, Love, and Leaps of Faith