Thinking Quote by Glenn Tinder
““Perhaps too much is said in universities about how "exciting" it is to think. Thinking undoubtedly has its excitements and satisfactions, but these feelings do not disclose its general character, and there is something very much wrong with the idea they should. We do not think in order to have fun but because life is troubling and problematic. We think because we are compelled to. And while thinking occasionally brings exciting discoveries, the periods in between these discoveries are likely to place heavy demands not only on the thinker's energies but on his patience as well. When thinking, we should not need to tell ourselves that it is an exhilarating experience; it should be enough to realize that we are behaving with the seriousness, the rationality, and the self-discipline that the human situation requires of us.””
About This Quote
Thinking is a serious, disciplined response to life's problems, not just for fun.
In simple terms: Think seriously to face life's challenges.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate disciplined thought.
Themes
thinking
seriousness
discipline
life
problems
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
explanatory
reflective
When to use this quote
- education
- creative work
- personal development
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
self‑discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance fun and seriousness?
- What motivates your thinking?
A Different Perspective
Thinking can become burdensome.
