Subject: Intelligence » Thinking

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

(1896 – 1996) comedian, actor & entertainer

Thoughts left unsaid are never wasted.

(1875 – 1957) stockbroker & man of letters

These guys from the nation's capital… now they do a lot of thinking.

(1949 – ) American boxing champion

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

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

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


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

(1863 – 1947) automobile industrialist

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

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

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

(1842 – 1910) American philosopher & psychologist

An Englishmen thinks seated; a Frenchmen standing; an American pacing, an Irishman, afterwards.

(1858 – 1932) American physicist, physician & humorist

Always assume that your assumption is invalid.

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

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

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

He who laughs last, thinks slowest.

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

(1938 – ) American actor

Think?… how the hell are you gonna think and hit at the same time?

(1925 – 2015) baseball player, coach & manager

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

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

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

(1908 – 1973) 36th U.S. president

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 you don't think too good, don't think too much.

(1918 – 2002) American baseball player

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