A thinking person.....

'The Thinker' by Auguste Rodin

A thinking person is guided by the facts, no matter how unpalatable they may be. One who is ruled by emotions often stumbles before reaching his goal.

A thinking person realizes that the right way and the expedient way are not always the same. One who seeks shortcuts does so at the expense of time, trouble and conscience.

A thinking person learns from the mistakes of others, without rejoicing in their failures. One who finds fault but does not learn is likely to repeat other’s errors.

A thinking person considers the personalities and feelings of others in searching for solutions. One who is insensitive can be correct in theory but inept in practice.

A thinking person knows when to speak and when to keep silent; when to act and when to wait. One who is rash or impetuous plunges ahead without any sense of timing.

A thinking person is humble enough to acknowledge wisdom in others. One who is merely clever feels he has nothing to learn from others.

A thinking person is careful in the use of words. One who is careless relies on slogans, labels, and half-formed opinions.

A thinking person admits that reality is greater than the sum total of his own experiences. The unthinking makes self the measure of the universe.