Men fear thought as they fear nothing else on earth – more than ruin – more even than death. Thought is subversive and revolutionary, destructive and terrible, thought is merciless to privilege, established institutions, and comfortable habit. Thought looks into the pit of hell and is not afraid. Thought is great and swift and free,

Few people think more than two or three times a year; I have made an international reputation for myself by thinking once or twice a week.

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

I have found power in the mysteries of thought, exaltation in the changing of the Muses; I have been versed in the reasonings of men; but Fate is stronger than anything I have known.

I have found power in the mysteries of thought.

That is true wisdom, to know how to alter one’s mind when occasion demands it.

Change your thoughts and you change your world.

If you want your life to be more rewarding, you have to change the way you think.

Every revolution was thought first in one man’s mind.

It is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about them afterward.