"The furniture of our minds consists of what we hear, read, observe, discuss and think each day."
— Watson, Thomas J. (1874-1956)
Work Title
Publisher
International Business Machines Corporation
Date
1954
Metaphor
"The furniture of our minds consists of what we hear, read, observe, discuss and think each day."
Metaphor in Context
The furniture of our minds consists of what we hear, read, observe, discuss and think each day. Are we retaining in our minds too much old furniture which should be replaced by new, or are we making room for new and better furniture to meet the constantly changing conditions with which we are confronted? The minds that are going to be of the most value during the coming year are those that are being furnished daily with sound, constructive ideas and plans that will be helpful in a most effective way. . . . The mind is a storehouse of information--either useful or useless. Whether it be filled with trash or treasure is a matter of our own choosing. The furniture of the mind reflects our character, personality and ability, and determines the extent of our accomplishments.
Categories
Provenance
Surfing the internet. See <http://debbiepryor.blogspot.com/2005/08/furniture-of-mind.html>.
Citation
Watson, Thomas J. As a Man Thinks. International Business Machines Corporation, 1954.
Date of Entry
11/10/2007
Date of Review
11/10/2007
