subject of thought
Example Sentences
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Sir Tom felt a little gravity—a little distance in his wife; but he himself was much occupied with a new and painful subject of thought.
From Sir Tom by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)
How very interesting a subject of thought and inquiry!
From Leading Articles on Various Subjects by Davidson, John
How was my subject of thought this day chosen, and how was it regarded?
From A Practical Directory for Young Christian Females Being a Series of Letters from a Brother to a Younger Sister by Newcomb, Harvey
The degradation caused by its excess is a far more serious subject of thought, and of future fear.
From The Crown of Wild Olive also Munera Pulveris; Pre-Raphaelitism; Aratra Pentelici; The Ethics of the Dust; Fiction, Fair and Foul; The Elements of Drawing by Ruskin, John
Wealth distributed, not welfare.—In considering the principles of fair distribution among all the parties contributing to production of wealth, it is necessary to remember that wealth and not welfare is the subject of thought.
From Rural Health and Welfare by Fairchild, George Thompson
