Accord Quote by Thomas Paine
“There are two distinct classes of what are called thoughts: those that we produce in ourselves by reflection and the act of thinking and those that bolt into the mind of their own accord.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Rights of Man, 1791
Thoughts arise either from deliberate reflection or spontaneously, indicating two distinct cognitive processes.
In simple terms: Thoughts are reflective or spontaneous.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate reflective thinking.
Themes
cognition
reflection
spontaneity
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- decision making
- creative writing
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance reflection and intuition?
- When should you trust spontaneous ideas?
A Different Perspective
Spontaneous thoughts can be disruptive.
