64 Quotes About Independent-thinking

When we step outside ourselves and stop being merely subjective witnesses, we can recognize how the relentless cut and thrust of our own self-righteousness vanishes and new ground is broken for a state of independent thinking, where ”others” do matter. ("Wheeling and dealing.")

There is beauty in thinking independently.

Just because nothing shakes loose from the web, doesn't mean the spider went hungry.

Beliefs are conclusions reached by men who are lazy to think for themselves.

In a rare moment of self-awareness, the young woman even understood that her dependence was probably unhealthy. Henry, she declared, was a man 'whom I love too much for my peace.

My son, I don’t believe in God, prayer, afterlife or miracles. You may disagree with me on all of these. I’d prefer that you agree and reserve rebellion and independence over important issues instead.

Thinking for yourself and making your own decisions can be frightening. Letting go of other people’s expectations can leave you feeling empty for a time. And yet seeing yourself as an independent adult who can stand up for your own choices frees you to accept yourself as you are.

Sunglasses are more useful to a blind man than freedom of speech is to a man who does not think for himself.

People tend to say "I like independent thinkers but they must think what i want them to think independently