Reade, English, 19th c. author, is credited with the quote “Sow a thought, and you reap an act; Sow an act, and you reap a habit; Sow a habit, and you reap a character; Sow a character, and you reap a destiny”. These days often adapted to “Mind your thoughts for they become your words; mind your words for they become your actions; mind your actions for they become your habits; mind your habits for they become your character; watch your character for they become your destiny.” (Recently quoted in The Iron Lady (2011) by Meryl Streep playing Margaret Thatcher)

Anthony articulated very well what Drucker, de Bono and others great thinkers have taught us about thinking.

@ Evelyn — Thank you! Early on I realized that we ultimately share wisdom through little sayings, quotes, and one-liner reminders. I made it a habit to hunt, gather, collect, and organize all the gems I could find.

I’m always amazed by just how much our reality can shift, by shifting our thinking. The fastest way to change our world is to change ourselves, and the fastest way to change ourselves is to change our thinking.

I’m a complete quote junkie and actually just finished rounding up some quotes for my latest life shop.

Quotes have acted as hands lifting me up and out of my rut.

Really love this one because it’s so true. My heart questions the insanity I see. My thinking was trained to along with the program. My heart got me to change my thinking. It’s a neat check and balance we need to listen to more.

“People mistakenly assume that their thinking is done by their head; it is actually done by the heart which first dictates the conclusion, then commands the head to provide the reasoning that will defend it.” – Anthony de Mello

thx,

G.

@ Julie — Thank you. It’s a journey.

@ Hilary — Yes, “great thought”

I couldn’t believe I hadn’t covered thinking quotes before. I have a lot of ground to still cover, and it’s all part of the journey.

Julie