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Second thoughts oftentimes are the very worst of all thoughts.

We often repent of our first thoughts, and scarce ever of our second.

Thoughts are the shadows of our feelings - always darker, emptier and simpler.

I don't know that we really think any thoughts; we think connections between thoughts. That's where the mind moves, that's what's new, and the thoughts themselves have probably been there in my head or lots of other people's heads for a long time.

It is often said that second thoughts are best. So they are in matters of judgment but not in matters of conscience.

First thoughts are not always the best.

It's one thing to think about something, but it's another thing to actually feel it.

I realised quite early that by the time I articulate my thoughts into words, I'm on to another thought. And what comes out wasn't what I thought of exactly. So not talking was a better option.

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.

Once in a while you start having second thoughts, then you read a letter from someone that lifts your spirits so much - it really makes a huge difference. I love reading them.