Nature Quote by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
““I hold it true that thoughts are things Endowed with bodies, breath, and wings, And that we send them forth to fill The world with good results - or ill. That which we call our secret thought Speeds to the earth's remotest spot, And leaves its blessings or its woes Like tracks behind it as it goes. It is God's law. Remember it In your still chamber as you sit With thoughts you would not dare have known, And yet made comrades when alone. These thoughts have life; and they will fly And leave their impress by-and-by, Like some marsh breeze, whose poisoned breath Breathes into homes its fevered breath. And after you have quite forgot Or all outgrown some vanished thought, Back to your mind to make its home, A dove or raven, it will come. Then let your secret thoughts be fair; They have a vital part and share In shaping worlds and moulding fate -- God's system is so intricate.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Thoughts Are Things” (published 1906)
Thoughts are powerful, taking shape and influencing the world; they can bring good or harm, and persist beyond our awareness.
In simple terms: Thoughts have power and lasting impact.
Key Takeaway
Guard your thoughts wisely.
Themes
mindfulness
responsibility
spirituality
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- creative writing
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
thought power
karma
intentionality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you nurture positive thoughts?
- What habits reinforce negative thinking?
A Different Perspective
Thoughts alone cannot change outcomes without action.
