#thinking

Writing is good, thinking is better. Cleverness is good, patience is better. ↗

— Herman Hesse

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I lived for four years in the 1930s with these individuals and the only time that I wasn't thinking about dealing with physical suffering is when I was working on this book. I've never been more alive as when I worked on this book. ↗

— Laura Hillenbrand

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But, I would always be thinking of how pictures are constructed and colour, how to use it, I mean you're using it for constructing, makes you think about it, the place did as well. ↗

— David Hockney

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We'll sort of get over the marriage first and then maybe look at the kids. But obviously we want a family so we'll have to start thinking about that. ↗

— Prince William

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It is, therefore, essential that we guard our own thinking and not be among those who cry out against prejudices applicable to themselves, while busy spawning intolerances for others. ↗

— Wendell Willkie

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Today it is becoming increasingly apparent to thoughtful Americans that we cannot fight the forces and ideas of imperialism abroad and maintain any form of imperialism at home. The war has done this to our thinking. ↗

— Wendell Willkie

#any #apparent #becoming #cannot #done

When Christians start thinking about Jesus, things start breaking down, they lose their faith. It's perfectly possible to go to church every Sunday and not ask any questions, just because you like it as a way of life. They fear that if they ask questions they'll lose their Christ, the very linchpin of their religion. ↗

— A. N. Wilson

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A good designer must rely on experience, on precise, logic thinking; and on pedantic exactness. No magic will do. ↗

— Niklaus Wirth

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I'm still constantly thinking of ideas. I don't feel 90. I think I'm about 12. ↗

— Norman Wisdom

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Rapine, avarice, expense, This is idolatry; and these we adore; Plain living and high thinking are no more. ↗

— William Wordsworth

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