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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.

If you are designing cryptosystems, you've got to think about long-term applications. You've got to try to figure out how to build something that is secure against technology in the next century that you cannot even imagine.

Quotes by Whitfield Diffie

In a sense, communications networks can be defined entirely by who has cryptographic keys, and I think a lot of networks will work that way in the future.

Quotes by Whitfield Diffie

I think that the people who are trying to shut down WikiLeaks are going to have to accept this as a fact of reality that cryptography allows you to do this kind of thing.

Quotes by Whitfield Diffie

I think, and I've thought this for a long time, that we live, roughly speaking, in the last generation of human beings.

Quotes by Whitfield Diffie

Sometimes the funnier you are, the more vulnerable and scared you are underneath it all. So I think, for me, comedy was always a defense. It was a weapon so that you can't hurt me.

Quotes by Whitney Cummings

I actually think that one of the most dangerous phenomena is the bowing to expertise, whether it's in international relations or how to use technologies.

Quotes by Wes Boyd

I have a lot of fans who are people of color. I think, if nothing else, I kind of understand that sense of being on the outside looking in, culturally.

Quotes by Wes Craven

I like to think I'm making films in the film business where movies are making enough numbers for the studios to let me keep working, but you also want those films to have content that makes you proud you made...

Quotes by Wes Craven

I think the experience of going to a theater and seeing a movie with a lot of people is still part of the transformational power of the film, and it's equivalent to the old shaman telling a story by the...

Quotes by Wes Craven

In the '70s, with movies like 'Little Big Man,' westerns began to have a little different flavor, and I think casting people and filmmakers began to realize, 'Hey, maybe we can get a little more authentic in terms of who...

Quotes by Wes Studi

I tried bull-riding... I wasn't good at all: I don't think I ever got eight seconds anywhere. But then, after that, I discovered acting through community theater.

Quotes by Wes Studi

I think that's every actor's dream, actually: to play lead parts.

Quotes by Wes Studi

Having watched 'The Lone Ranger,' I asked my dad, 'You think we can be on TV like that guy?' He said, 'Probably not. You have to be 6 feet and blond to work in TV and movies.' I said, 'But...

Quotes by Wes Studi

I think that the idea of sharing is something that has been lost in our social conscience, and we need to re-think that. We need to learn a new way.

Quotes by Wes Studi

I think the older you get, the more you realize how important life is, the more you think about your family.

Quotes by Wes Welker

When I'm answering questions from the Denver media, I'm not worried about what the Broncos' people are going to think. I'm worried about what Belichick will think. Isn't that crazy?

Quotes by Wes Welker

I think we're at risk with our democracy. I think we're dealing with the most closed, imperialistic, nastiest administration in living memory. They even put Richard Nixon to shame.

Quotes by Wesley Clark

Veterans have had a long record of leaning towards the Republican Party. I think that's changing. I think that President Obama has the strongest record with veterans among any president in my lifetime.

Quotes by Wesley Clark

I like Hilary Clinton. I think she's - she's a fantastic leader.

Quotes by Wesley Clark

I think the death knell for any musician is getting a job that you like and pays enough that you just stay there forever.

Quotes by Wesley Schultz

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.