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One does not see his thought distinctly till it is reflected in the image of another's
The universe is transformation; our life is what our thoughts make it
If we examine our thoughts, we shall find them always occupied with the past and the future
There is nothing so unthinkable as thought, unless it be the entire absence of thought
If I always appear prepared, it is because before entering an undertaking, I have meditated long and have foreseen what might occur. It is not genius where reveals to me suddenly and secretly what I should do in circumstances unexpected by others; it is thought and preparation
Thought is subversive and revolutionary, destructive and terrible, Thought is merciless to privilege, established institutions, and comfortable habit. Thought is great and swift and free
Thought is the labor of the intellect, reverie is its pleasure
Certain thoughts are prayers. There are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees
A man is not idle because he is absorbed in thought. There is a visible labor and there is an invisible labor
Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well
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