Thinking Quotes

I'm playing golf. I ride my mountain bike. A lot. I think it's very important for me and other people my age to continue to exercise.

I think you ought to be open-minded as to where life takes you.

In terms of trying to re-create an image, I think that's a waste of time. I have no interest in doing that. The decisions I made are done.

I regret that we weren't able to reform Social Security. The fact that we weren't able to when we had majorities in the House and the Senate I think reflected poorly on our political party.

I think I'm the only president other than John Kennedy who had both parents alive during the presidency.

I think soft power definitely can work. But, you know, it depends on who you're dealing with. Some people are so intent upon power and keeping power that it's very difficult to conduct soft power.

I really think it's important for presidents to exit the stage gracefully.

I think by not participating in the current political debate, hopefully I'm sending a signal that will help set a tone.

We think it is in our nation's interest that Afghan women - or any women around the world - not suffer.

I think that not criticizing my successor is a statement unto itself, in terms of trying to create an environment where people are able to have a meaningful discussion or debate without trash talk.

I think, to a certain extent the economy and these decisions I made to protect the country matter a lot.

I think that if you don't think we're in a war that you can't win the war.

I think a lot of the national Democrats believe that, you know, Iraq is a distraction and not part of the War on Terror. They've said so. And I strongly disagree.

I don't think you can run for president or be president unless you're a busy person.

Golf is a game of integrity. And golf is a game of forgiveness. I think the high standards of golf remind people of how lucky they are, or how fortunate they are, to be able to play the game.

Embryonic stem-cell research requires the destruction of life to create a stem cell. That's why I think we've got to be very careful in balancing the ethics and the science.

I think the fundamentals of the economy are finally in the electronic economy and they are strong are we have reason for great optimism.

Ronald Reagan was a great role model for Respublicans party, and I think for most people. But he was a fellow that the American public just intuitively loved so much, that he could always get credit.

I think if we have a policy of zero violence, it won't be met, but the policy of getting the Iraqis in the fight and marginalizing those who are trying to stir up trouble will be effective.

What I really think is going to happen over time is technology is going to change the way we live for the good for the environment.

I think whoever is the president [he] must guard your liberties, must not erode your rights in America.

I think our seniors deserve a modern medical system.

From thinking proceeds speaking; thence to acting is often but a single step. But how irrevocable and tremendous!

The impact remains to be seen; I don't think we can measure the enduring impact of John Paul II, for example, for another hundred, perhaps two hundred, years.

There is no reason to think today's levels of [drug] addiction are anywhere near the levels that would be reached under legalization.

I think if you'd had television cameras at Gettysburg, this would be two nations today. People would not have put up with that carnage if they saw it up close. We'd have elected McClellan in 1864.

Nothing radically changes when instead of human satisfaction, we think of the satisfaction of some heavenly being! God's person displaces the problem and does not abolish it.

Man thinks, and at once becomes the master of the beings that do not think.

To write well is to think well, to feel well, and to render well; it is to possess at once intellect, soul, and taste.

To be and to think are one and the same for us.

God knows I'm no saint, but I don't think I'm more of a sinner than any other man.

Fashion is about fun, you know, and I think a lot of people forget that sometimes.

I still think of my mum as being kind of a dork - a cooler one, but still a dork.

I think if everyone looked the same, it would be a bit boring.

I'd love to do a fashion label in the future. I've been thinking a lot recently about maybe making a line of little dresses, so maybe one day.

I think Katie Price is a really good businesswoman. She has made so much money.

I think it shows that you are a confident person if you can walk up to a group of girls and just be able to talk to them sober.

Some people think I'm a rock 'n' roll musician and some think I'm a jazz musician but, for me, there is no difference.

I think it's very empowering to be able to have a career and to be a mother. It gives you an amazing sense of self.

I think you're just always trying to find really great, interesting female roles. That's the thing for me. You do have to think about what you're signing up for.

I think that's all just a bit of luck that I've gotten to do such different stuff. I don't know if it's a good thing to not do something, just 'cause it's too similar to what you've done.

One thing I don't think that we have enough of in wine writing is the use of cause and effect. Whatever wine tastes like, whatever you're going to do with it, it is as it is for a reason.

If you really want something you just hang with it. We think our future's ahead and not behind.

I think my own bias is that there may be something wrong with the timing and the connectivity between regions rather than pointing to one particular spot in the brain.

I shudder to think where we people of African descent would be without our allies in the international community. It's been our everything, quite frankly.

I think - particularly in terms of the destiny of Africans in North America - our destiny has also been shaped indelibly by global alliances.

I think we need to de-center the idea of US sovereignty.

I think everybody ought to be allowed to be engaged in athletics at whatever level the audience will accept.

Very well. I shall try to think like an idiot.

I just don't think we should go hellfire damnation around the globe freeing people, unless it is directly related to our own national security.