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Think Quotes

Quotes that share what people really think.

Many quotes here open with a direct 'I think,' offering personal beliefs - some lighthearted, like using comedy as a defense, others sobering, including grim predictions about where humanity is headed. A few weigh in on cryptography and the future of communication, a subject also touched on in Life Quotes.

And the second question, can poetry be taught? I didn't think so.

Quotes by Norman MacCaig

But I hang on to books. I love them. I even think they're very nice decor in a room - far better than paintings... That's not quite true!

Quotes by Norman MacCaig

I don't think of myself all the time.

Quotes by Norman MacCaig

I never think about poetry except when I'm writing it. I mean my poetry.

Quotes by Norman MacCaig

I think it's bad to talk about one's present work, for it spoils something at the root of the creative act. It discharges the tension.

Norman Mailer

I don't think life is absurd. I think we are all here for a huge purpose. I think we shrink from the immensity of the purpose we are here for.

Norman Mailer

Some folks think I painted Lincoln from life, but I haven't been around that long. Not quite.

Quotes by Norman Rockwell

Things aren't much wilder now, I don't think, than they were back then. Of course I just read about all the goings-on now. Ha.

Quotes by Norman Rockwell

I'd like to think I'm a caring human being.

Quotes by Norman Schwarzkopf

As long as we're in a democracy, I have to give what I think the majority of people will enjoy.

Quotes by Norman Granz

I don't think I will ever do any tours again in the United States. I rather think that that's over with.

Quotes by Norman Granz

I don't think that jazz, as any kind of an art form, has any permanence attached to it, apart from the practitioners of it.

Quotes by Norman Granz

I think all Nazis didn't see themselves as bad people. I've never met a racist yet who thought he was a racist. Or an anti-Semite who thought they were anti-Semitic.

Quotes by Norman Jewison

With most British actors, it's amazing. I think they start with the character on the outside and work in.

Quotes by Norman Jewison

I think you get better as you get older.

Quotes by Norman Jewison

I think I've done pretty well. I've had about 46, or 47 nominations from my movies, and my films have won about 12 awards, so I don't have any complaints.

Quotes by Norman Jewison

Well, you know the old line - to be nominated is what it's all about. I think that I've done pretty well - I've had about 46, or 47 nominations from my movies, and my films have won about 12...

Quotes by Norman Jewison

I think our vision heretofore has been and should continue to be to have Cardozo be the kind of law school that we can be proud of. I would like to see it gain recognition as one of the three...

Quotes by Norman Lamm

We got ratings. It isn't that they won't quarrel with you, or say you're always right. But as long as you stay strong and the ratings are good and you're reasonable - I don't think we fought unreasonably. We basically...

Quotes by Norman Lear

I think the greater responsibility, in terms of morality, is where leadership begins.

Quotes by Norman Lear

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of quotes are gathered on the "Think" page?
These are quotes centered on the word "think" — moments where someone shares a genuine belief or conviction, from big claims about humanity's future to firm opinions about technology, cryptography, and how networks might work going forward.
Are these opinions or facts?
They're personal opinions, presented as such — each one is introduced with "I think," so they read as one person's honest take rather than settled fact. That's part of what makes them interesting to quote: they capture conviction, not just information.
Can I use a "Think" quote to start a discussion?
Yes, that's one of the best uses for them. A strong opinion, clearly stated, is a natural conversation starter — whether you're debating technology, privacy, or bigger questions about the future. Pair it with something from Life quotes if you want to widen the discussion.
How does "Think" differ from <a href="/like-quotes">Like</a> quotes?
"Like" quotes tend to be about preference and comparison, while "Think" quotes are about belief and conviction — what someone holds to be true rather than what they enjoy.
What if I want something lighter than these quotes about cryptography and the future?
Try Good quotes or Love quotes for a softer, more everyday tone — the "Think" collection here leans more serious and idea-driven.

The range moves from personal psychology to technology policy, showing how broad a simple word like 'think' can be. Continue with Like Quotes or Good Quotes for related perspectives.