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Mind Quotes

What occupies the mind, for better or worse.

Quotes about the "mind" here range widely — a lifelong search for hidden meaning sits alongside a startlingly honest admission that resentment has occupied more mental space than friendship ever did. For related reflection, see Body quotes.

Nothing is more gratifying to the mind of man than power or dominion.

Quotes by Joseph Addison

A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world.

Quotes by Joseph Addison

So if one day the result becomes 3-3, for me it doesn't change my mind, because it's football, it's normal. What is not normal is that we haven't been scoring enough goals playing such good football as we've been playing...

Quotes by Jose Mourinho

When I go to the press conference before the game, in my mind the game has already started.

Quotes by Jose Mourinho

The characteristic of the hour is that the commonplace mind, knowing itself to be commonplace, has the assurance to proclaim the rights of the commonplace and to impose them wherever it will.

Quotes by Jose Ortega y Gasset

When I did the anthem, I did it with the understanding in my heart and mind that I did it because I'm a patriot. I was trying to be a grateful patriot. I was expressing my feelings for America when...

Quotes by Jose Feliciano

When I first heard Bob Dylan, I'll be honest, I didn't like him. But I was shallow of mind and didn't understand the poetry. I just judged him on his singing and his guitar playing.

Quotes by Jose Feliciano

Nobody in their right mind will even attempt or even think of leaving the European Union, because they will understand that it is not in their best interest.

Quotes by Jose Angel Gurria

The quality of a man's mind can generally be judged by the size of his wastepaper basket.

Quotes by Jose Bergamin

It's quite hard at times to take my mind off football, but it's very important. I'll watch something on television, anything, whatever the missus wants to watch.

Quotes by Jordan Henderson

Right now my mind is on the people who stole our instruments, and, specifically, the person with my guitar, which will no doubt end its days having Green Day songs worked out on it. A better fate was deserved -...

Quotes by Jonny Greenwood

In terms of long-term durable storage, the human mind, paradoxically, is pretty good, but it's very fragile.

Quotes by Jonathan Nolan

As the director, you have it in your mind how you want the part done, how you want someone to do it, and so sometimes you just say, 'Why don't I do it myself?' So for a little role, I'll...

Quotes by Jonathan Krisel

I don't feel as though I've graduated from commercials or music videos. In my mind, they aren't compartmentalised.

Quotes by Jonathan Glazer

The characters emerge from my rather twisted mind. That's another enjoyable part of the job making stuff up.

Quotes by Jonathan Kellerman

Intuition will tell the thinking mind where to look next.

Quotes by Jonas Salk

When you think of the great eight-wicket bowling figures in Test history, the names of Michael Holding, Shane Warne and Stuart Broad spring to mind.

Quotes by Jonathan Agnew

I don't mind being ridiculed - well, I guess I would mind a little, but it would only last a few minutes - it's all very ephemeral; it doesn't really matter what people think of me.

Quotes by Jonathan Ames

Children can't help but create: they need to put their mind on the page, they want to paint, to sculpt, to write short stories.

Quotes by Jonah Lehrer

If I watch 'The X Factor,' I know I'm never going to aspire to sing, so I don't mind if they're good or bad, but when I watch 'Bake Off,' because I aspire to be good at it, I find...

Quotes by Jon Richardson

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these "Mind" quotes touch on?
A number of things - spiritual searching and Gnostic belief, how hate can occupy the mind more than friendship, wanting a calm leader who gives peace of mind, and a personal story about religious commitment in a relationship.
Is there a quote about spirituality or mystery here?
Yes, one quote reflects on identifying as Gnostic and having spent a lifetime looking for "some great mystery," tied to a deep-seated notion in the mind about learning "just the right thing." For more, see the Always page.
Is there a quote about hate or negative feelings occupying the mind?
Yes, one quote candidly states that the speaker's "hates have always occupied my mind much more actively" than friendships have, and even describes them as more spiritually satisfying - an unusually frank admission.
Is there a quote about calm leadership?
Yes, one quote values having "someone at the helm who can give you piece of mind and does not panic" under pressure. Browse the Good page for more on steady, reassuring qualities.
Is there a personal story about religion and relationships?
Yes, one quote describes a partner named Gert who was always of the mind that she wouldn't go to another church except the Catholic Church, a detail recalled from dating her in New York City and later in Oxford. For more personal reflections, see the Life and Body pages.

Other entries value calm, steady leadership that avoids panic, and describe quiet, long-held religious conviction carried through decades of a relationship. Continue with Good quotes or Life quotes.