Thought means life, since those who do not think so do not live in any high or real sense. Thinking makes the man.

Quote by Amos Bronson Alcott

Topics: Life Quotes, Thinking Quotes, Thought Quotes

One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well.

One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well.

Ignorance is innocence - stupidity comes with experience

Ignorance is innocence - stupidity comes with experience

To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent that is to triumph...

To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent that is to triumph...

A government, for protecting business only, is but a carcass, and soon falls by its...

A government, for protecting business only, is but a carcass, and soon falls by its...

That is a good book which is opened with expectation, and closed with delight and...

That is a good book which is opened with expectation, and closed with delight and...

We climb to heaven most often on the ruins of our cherished plans, finding our...

We climb to heaven most often on the ruins of our cherished plans, finding our...

Who knows, the mind has the key to all things besides.

Who knows, the mind has the key to all things besides.

Observation more than books, experience rather than persons, are the prime educators.

Observation more than books, experience rather than persons, are the prime educators.

Many can argue; not many converse

Many can argue; not many converse

While one finds company in himself and his pursuits, he cannot feel old, no matter...

While one finds company in himself and his pursuits, he cannot feel old, no matter...

First find the man in yourself if you will inspire manliness in others

First find the man in yourself if you will inspire manliness in others

Our friends interpret the world and ourselves to us, if we take them tenderly and...

Our friends interpret the world and ourselves to us, if we take them tenderly and...

First find the man in yourself if you will inspire manliness in others.

First find the man in yourself if you will inspire manliness in others.

Our ideals are our better selves.

Our ideals are our better selves.

Where there is a mother in the home, matters go well.

Where there is a mother in the home, matters go well.

A true teacher defends his students against his own personal influences.

A true teacher defends his students against his own personal influences.

Debate is masculine, conversation is feminine.

Debate is masculine, conversation is feminine.

Don't take the wrong side of an argument just because your opponent has taken the...

Don't take the wrong side of an argument just because your opponent has taken the...

After last night's debate, the reputation of Messieurs Lincoln and Douglas is secure.

After last night's debate, the reputation of Messieurs Lincoln and Douglas is secure.

Every candidate goes into every debate hoping that they can own a particular moment.

Every candidate goes into every debate hoping that they can own a particular moment.