Thoughtful Quotes

582 Thoughtful quotes by 408 unique authors

I'm just saying we can all work on our manners. We can say please and thank you. We can be punctual. We can just be… — Ellen DeGeneres
Majority decisions tend to be made without engaging the systematic thought and critical thinking skills of the individuals in the group. Given the force of… — Philip Zimbardo
In this respect fundamentalism has demonic traits. It destroys the humble honesty of the search for truth, it splits the conscience of its thoughtful adherents,… — Paul Tillich
Given the reality of unintended parenthood and parental unhappiness, one would think that women and men who make the decision not to have children -… — Jessica Valenti
The funeral is a quiet one, despite the number of mourners present. There are no sobs or flailing handkerchiefs. There is a smattering of color… — Erin Morgenstern
There's no honorable way to kill, no gentle way to destroy. There is nothing good in war. Except its ending. — Abraham Lincoln
Of course he despised the world as a whole; every thoughtful man should; it is almost a test of refinement. — E. M. Forster
If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be. — Maya Angelou
THE THOUGHTFUL LOVER Deny yourself all half things. Have it or leave it. But it will keep—or it is not worth the having. Never start… — William Carlos Williams
Well, prepare yourself. I am all kinds of thoughtful this week. I brought you something else. — Unknown Author
Bright star,” Magnus said, and his eyes were thoughtful, as if he were remembering something, or someone. “Those of you who are mortal, you burn… — Cassandra Clare
She had curiously thoughtful and attentive eyes; eyes that were very pretty and very good. — Charles Dickens
The man who is unable to people his solitude is equally unable to be alone in a bustling crowd. The poet enjoys the incomparable privilege… — Charles Baudelaire
The whole sphere of air that surrounds us, Alma, is alive with invisible attractions — electric, magnetic, fiery and thoughtful. There is a universal sympathy… — Elizabeth Gilbert
Here, I stole it for you. Why don’t you tell me what it’s for.” “Aw, Sophronia, how thoughtful. You brought me a present! — Gail Carriger
In the enriching of marriage, the big things are the little things. There must be constant appreciation for each other and thoughtful demonstration of gratitude.… — James E. Faust
When a thoughtful human being has overcome incentives to vice and is aware of having done his bitter duty, he finds himself in a state… — Immanuel Kant
Patriotism threatens free speech with death. It is infuriated by thoughtful hesitation, constructive criticism of our leaders and pleas for peace. It despises people of… — Barbara Kingsolver
Life is too important to take seriously. — Unknown Author
Many a time I have wanted to stop talking and find out what I really believed. — Walter Lippmann
Ill health is also a blessing. The flesh and the ego are weakened and contemplation of God becomes easier. — Yogaswami
Your breath upon the wind shall surely lodge within some breast. Ask not whose breast it is. See only that the breath itself be pure. — Mikhail Naimy
A great man is one who has not lost the child's heart. — Mencius
Learn to recognize the false dawn from the true; distinguish the color of the wine from the color of the cup. Then it may be… — Unknown Author
Never place a period where God has placed a comma. — Gracie Allen

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