Thinking Quotes

We must not think that by saying yes to sex, one says no to power.

I think we ought always to entertain our opinions with some measure of doubt. I shouldn’t wish people dogmatically to believe any philosophy, not even mine.

The only people who see the whole picture,’ he murmured, ‘are the ones who step out of the frame.

Overly focused, it’s far from the time to rest now. Debates growin’ ‘bout who they think is the best now.

I think it’s much more interesting to live not knowing than to have answers which might be wrong.

I don’t think we have any alternative other than remaining optimistic. Optimism is an absolute necessity, even if it’s only optimism of the will, as Gramsci said, and pessimism of the intellect.

To make money in the markets, you have to think independently and be humble.

I think I fell in love with her, a little bit. Isn’t that dumb? But it was like I knew her. Like she was my oldest, dearest friend.

The great man does not think beforehand of his words that they may be sincere, nor of his actions that they may be resolute- he simply speaks and does what is right.

The minute you get a religion you stop thinking. Believe in one thing too much and you have no room for new ideas.