Business Quote by Anonymous
![“The fact to be remembered in considering... contact with [the] thought currents of others, is that we may decide the character of the thoughts that we shall receive by carefully observing the rule to think only along such lines as may be worthy of us, and which may tend to our betterment…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/44f/anonymous-1_business_the-fact-to-be-remembered-in-considering_2129713.jpg)
““The fact to be remembered in considering... contact with [the] thought currents of others, is that we may decide the character of the thoughts that we shall receive by carefully observing the rule to think only along such lines as may be worthy of us, and which may tend to our betterment, strength, and advancement. In other words, we have the power to select our mental company.””
About This Quote
We can choose which ideas to entertain by deliberately selecting thoughts that uplift and improve us.
In simple terms: Choose uplifting thoughts; control mental environment.
Key Takeaway
Curate your mental influences.
Themes
philosophy
self‑growth
mindfulness
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
self‑help
When to use this quote
- reading habits
- social circles
- media consumption
Key Concepts
mental curation
personal agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you filter your mental diet?
- What criteria guide your thought selection?
A Different Perspective
Bias can limit exposure to diverse perspectives.
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![“If the State does not acquire supremacy over [vast private] enterprises, it becomes their puppet, and they become the real State.” quote by Bertrand Russell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bad/bertrand-russell-69_acquire_if-the-state-does-not-acquire-supremacy_1379.jpg)