A man thinketh Quote by Thomas Hobbes
“By consequence, or train of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, mental discourse. When a man thinketh on anything whatsoever, his next thought after is not altogether so casual as it seems to be. Not every thought to every thought succeeds indifferently.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Leviathan, 1651
Thoughts follow each other in patterns, not random; mental connections shape reasoning.
In simple terms: Ideas link, not random.
Key Takeaway
Notice how one idea leads to another.
Themes
cognition
philosophy
logic
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- writing
- debate
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
mental causality
thought patterns
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you trace the chain of your thoughts?
- Can you identify hidden assumptions?
A Different Perspective
Ideas can be influenced by bias, breaking the pattern.
