“Be sure not to discuss your hero's state of mind. Make it clear from his actions." ( Letter to Alexander Chekhov , May 10, 1886)” — Anton Chekhov Copy Share Image
It's the hypocrisy of people that makes me question the modern idea of the right state of mind. — Derek Queen Copy Share Image
That happy state of mind, so rarely possessed, in which we can say, "I have enough," is the highest attainment of philosophy. — Johann Georg Ritter von Zimmermann Copy Share Image
“it was in that uncertain state of mind that he began to sketch her face (12)” — Émile Zola Copy Share Image
A breakup is a state of mind that needs encouragement and needs hopeful, forward thinking. — Lucy Dacus Copy Share Image
One of the remarks made by farmers at their public discussion of these problems suggest that they are rapidly ceasing to think… — Kingsley Martin Copy Share Image
If a person's basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
“You know, all poetry may be a cry of generalised love, for this, or that, or the universe - which must be… — A.S. Byatt Copy Share Image
Hey I'd like to daze away to a place no one has known in a state of mind I could call mine,… — Thomas Mann Copy Share Image
“In so doing, we regain the innocent perspective most of us knew as children. Our hearts open up to others, like flowers… — Yongey Mingyur Copy Share Image
Whenever you engage in a selfless action that contributes to the welfare of others, this will create a vibratory pattern that will… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
“Rewarding travel on two wheels requires technical expertise, proper preparation, rapid decision making, persistence and flexibility. It may take years to develop… — Michael ONeill Copy Share Image
“According to the Buddhist tradition, the spiritual path is the process of cutting through our confusion, of uncovering the awakened state of… — Chögyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
A sketch will not serve more than one state of mind & will not serve to drink at again & again —… — John Constable Copy Share Image
Freedom is a state of mind, I said wondering where I'd heard it before, not a state of being. We are all… — Walter Mosley Copy Share Image
Nudity is a state of fact; lewdity, to coin a phrase, is a state of mind — Paul Outerbridge Copy Share Image
“Hey. Please. This is not the Midwest. All right? Michigan is the Midwest, God knows why. This is the Plains: a state… — Tracy Letts Copy Share Image
There is one thing in this good old world that is positively sure - happiness is for all who strive to be… — Douglas Fairbanks Copy Share Image
It is always during a passing state of mind that we make lasting resolutions. — Marcel Proust Copy Share Image
The cleaning is something I use as a reward if I get some work done. I go into a very happy state… — Joyce Carol Oates Copy Share Image
“Symptom Recital I do not like my state of mind; I'm bitter, querulous, unkind. I hate my legs, I hate my hands,… — Dorothy Parker Copy Share Image
“Education is not just a qualification. Education is a state of mind. I think that is what is amiss amongst those who… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
