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Revision as of 12:24, 3 September 2015

This article collects all Thoughts for the day and similar phrases of Imperial wisdom (e.g. also called Today's thought, Thought for the Reverent, Thought for the Pious, but not quotes of known authors or from known documents). They are often used in the Imperium on various papers and reports. They are organized in an alphabetical order:

Contents

R

Letter Thought for the day Source
R Reason begets doubt; Doubt begets heresy. Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 81;

Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook, page 2

Reason is the cloak of Traitors Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 169
Rejoice in service! Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 176
Revere the Omnissiah, for it is the source of all power. Codex: Necrons (3rd Edition), page 54
Ruthlessness is the kindness of the wise Codex: Black Templars (4th Edition), page 49;

Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 183

S

Letter Thought for the day Source
S Save & Destroy. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, page 73
Seek no reward but the satisfaction of your Master! Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 10
Serve the Emperor today - tomorrow you may be dead! Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 21
Serve the Emperor today, tomorrow you may be dead. Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook, page 68;

Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition), page 11;
Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook, page 89

Sins hidden in the heart turn all into decay. Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 133
Sometimes the good must perish so that the rest survive. The lot of courage is to be sacrificed upon the altar of battle. Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook, page 78
Sorrow awaits the foolhardy Codex: Armageddon (3rd Edition), page 4
Speed the bolt that brings the end

Of enemy and friend.

Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, page 76
Step not from the path of the Emperor. Codex: Catachans (3rd Edition), page 21
Study the alien, the better to kill it Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition), page 3
Submit to His will Codex: Black Templars (4th Edition), page 24
Success is commemorated. Failure merely remembered. Book of the Astronomican[Needs Citation];

Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook, page 79;
Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 200;
Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition), page 27

Success is measured in blood; yours or your enemy's. Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition), page 52;

Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 15

Survival is no birthright, but a prize wrested from an uncaring galaxy by forgotten heroes. Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook, page 123

T

Letter Thought for the day Source
T The Age of Battle has begun.

The fires of war burn brightly from star to star. Everywhere the fortresses of Man are steeped in blood and ancient enemies appear from the darkness. Sensing weakness they gather for the kill. They know as we know that night approaches and all mortal life shall be extinguished. We know, as they cannot, that there shall be a new dawn and a new day when we will rise and they will be driven into the darkness forever.

Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook, page 116
The Alien fails because it canot embrace the Emperor. Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 138
The blood of martyrs is the seed of the Imperium. Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition), page 16;

Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook, page 67;
Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 237

The burden of failure is the most terrible punishment of all Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 8
The common man is like a worm in the gut of a corpse, trapped inside a prison of cold flesh, helpless and uncaring, unaware even of the inevitability of its own doom. Codex Imperialis, page 82
The cosmos cries out for salvation Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, page 89
The Dark Gods laugh at the foolishness of meek appeasers Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 233
The difference between heresy and treachery is ignorance Codex: Black Templars (4th Edition), page 60;

Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook, page 116;
Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 201

The dead watch over us and guide us. Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, page 33
The dissident invites only retribution Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 25
The Emperor asks only that you hate Codex: Black Templars (4th Edition), page 236
The Emperor asks only that you obey Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 168;

Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook, page 58

The Emperor bestows upon us the gift of intolerance. Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 139
The Emperor commands; We act. Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 186
The Emperor is our guiding light, a beacon of hope for humanity in a galaxy of darkness. As we serve him, he is our greatest servant. As we pray to him, his thoughts are only for us. And in the dark when the shadows threaten, the Emperor is with us, in spirit and in fact. Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook, page 112
The Emperor Knows. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, page 80 (corrected spelling from "Emporer" to "Emperor")
The Emperor knows, the Emperor is watching Codex: Black Templars (4th Edition), page 38
The Emperor will not judge you by your medals and diplomas but by your scars. Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 270
The Emperor's mercy is neither to forgive nor to forget but to accept. Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 93
The Emperor's judgement is a blessing for the Faithful. Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 96
The end justifies the means. Codex: Dark Angels (3rd Edition), page 21;

Codex: Imperial Guard (4th Edition) (???), page 61

The ends always justify the means. Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook, page 109
The enemies of the Emperor fear many things.

They fear discovery, defeat, despair and death.
Yet there is one thing they fear above all others.
They fear the wrath of the Space Marines!

Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition), page 30
The foolish man puts his trust in luck, the wise man puts his trust in the Emperor. Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 5
The future is trivia. Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy, pg. 104
The greatest man is but a ripple on the surface of space Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, page 76
The guilt of heresy weighs heavy on the soul. Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 228
The justice of your action is measured by the strength of your conviction. Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 234
The keenest blade is righteous hatred. Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 95
The loyal servant learns to love the lash Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 39
The man that sings the Emperor's praise will speak a blessing all his days. Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 101
The man who has nothing can still have faith Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 243
The Martyr's grave is the foundation of the Imperium Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook, page 39
The Martyr's grave is the keystone of the Imperium Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 172
The Mighty have no room for doubt Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 174
The mortal burden carried dutifully to its destination is the Emperor's greatest praise. Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 122
The most deviant mind is often concealed in an unblemished body. Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook, page 112
The Mutant bears his heresy on the outside, the Traitor hides it in his Soul. Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook, page 122
The only reaction to treachery is vengeance. Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook, page 122
The Priesthood of Mars maintain our Emperor's throne. Thusly do they underpin the Imperium entire. Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook, page 110
The reward for treachery is retribution Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 59;

Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook, page 17

The rewards of tolerance are treachery and betrayal. Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 16;

Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook, page 113

The road to purity is drenched in the blood of the martyred. Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition), page 29
The seed of heresy rests in the minds of reasonable men Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 173
The strength of Humanity is the Emperor Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy, page 158
The traitorʹs hand lies closer than you think. The Traitor's Hand (Novel), chapter 10
The truly heroic trust in blind faith. Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 261
The truly wise are always afraid Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 222
The universe is a big place and, whatever happens, you will not be missed... Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook, page 289
The wage of negligence is utter destruction. Codex: Armageddon (3rd Edition), page 5;

Conquest of Armageddon (Novel), pre-prologue

The weapon slays where the hand wills

Serve the Emperor!

Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, page 188
The will of the Emperor is the might of the Imperium Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 63
The wise man learns from the deaths of others. Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook, page 33;

Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition), page 25

The word of the Emperor is the rule of the Imperium Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 3
There are no answers. Only Death. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, page 76
There are no walls strong enough to protect the enemies of Mankind. Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy, page 170
There is no cowardice in faith Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 257
There is no fear in conviction Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 256
There is no greater glory than a lifetime of dutiful service Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 92
There is no peace amongst the stars, only an eternity of carnage and slaughter and the laughter of thirsting gods. Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition, 1st Codex), page 2;

Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook, page 185

There is no right or wrong in our profession. The present changes the past from moment to moment. Only pray for the future to vindicate your action. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, page 116
There is no salvation without suffering. Codex: Dark Angels (3rd Edition), page 20
There is no substitute for zeal Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 41;

Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook, page 40

There is no time for Peace.

No respite
No forgiveness
There is only WAR!

Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook, page 69;

Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook, page 307

There is nothing to fear but failure Codex: Black Templars (4th Edition), page 25;

Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 225

There is only the Emperor and he is our shield and protector Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook, page 8
There is only the Emperor, and he is our shield and protector Codex: Black Templars (4th Edition), page 61;

Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook, page 102

There is purity of purpose in the faith of the just Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 37
They who feast today do so in ignorance of their mortality. Tomorrow they must die or change. Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook, page 109
This is a dark and terrible era where you will find little comfort or hope. If you want to take part in the adventure, then prepare yourself now. Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook, page 1
Those who act in honour cannot fail. Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy, pg. 128
Thou shalt not! Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy, page 164
Though my guards may sleep and ships may lie at anchor, our foes know full well that big guns never tire. Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook, page 83
Though silver in your palms weighs light

Compared to death by blast and sword,
Do not shy the hopeless fight,
For endeavour is its own reward.

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, page 115
Thought begets Heresy; Heresy begets Retribution. Realm of Chaos: Slaves to Darkness, p. 214;

Codex: Black Templars (4th Edition), page 59;
Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook, page 59;
Codex: Assassins (3rd Edition), page 2;
Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 194

Through the destruction of our enemies we earn our salvation. Crusade for Armageddon (Novel), pre-prologue;

Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook, page 48

Timidity begets Indecision; Indecision begets Treachery Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 195
To a Space Marine the boltgun is far more than a weapon, it is an instrument of Mankind's divinity, the bringer of death to his foes, whose howling blast is a prayer to the gods of battle. Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook, page 54;

Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 27;
Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook, page 27

To admit defeat is to blaspheme against the Emperor Codex: Black Templars (4th Edition), page 3
To compromise is to err Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 245
To err is to invite retribution. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, "Counters" section at end of book
To fault the Emperor's Word is an act of sedition Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 250
To question is to doubt Codex: Black Templars (4th Edition), page 34;

Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 219

To question the Emperor's will is to embrace heresy. Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 134
To serve Him is to worship Him. Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition), page 4
To withdraw in disgust is not apathy. Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 124
To withdraw in disgust is not cowardice. Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook, page 117
True faith is blind and justified Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 190
True happiness stems only from duty Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 187
Truth begets hatred Codex: Black Templars (4th Edition), page 54
Trying to understand weakens the will to act Codex: Black Templars (4th Edition), page 242

V

Letter Thought for the day Source
V Vengeance is your sword.
Hatred is your shield.
Loyalty is your Armour.
Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy, pg. 60
Victory needs no explanation, defeat allows none. Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition), page 56;

Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook, page 57;

Victory needs no explanation; Defeat allows none. Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 85
Victory through superior firepower. Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy, pg. 52
Vigilance is the brother of truth Codex: Necrons (3rd Edition), page 5
Vigilance is your shield Codex: Necrons (3rd Edition), page 10

W

Letter Thought for the day Source
W Watch for the Mutant Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, page 167
We are all a weapon in the hands of the Emperor. Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy, pg. 110
We are bound by the blood of Martyrs. Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 94
We can rebuild them Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, page 6
We must be as unsleeping in vigilance, swift in judgement, merciless in deed. Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook, page 110
We shall carry our word,

We will correct and unify,
Hail the Emperor!

Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, page 92
Weigh the fist that strikes men down

And salutes the battle won.

Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, page 74
What fear of death have we who know there is immortality in the great and noble deeds of men? Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook, page 110
What is the terror of death?

That we die our work incomplete.
What is the joy of life?
To die knowing our task is done.

Codex Imperialis, page 4;

Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 78

What is your life?

My honour is my life.
What is your fate?
My duty is my fate.
What is your fear?
My fear is to fall.
What is your reward?
My salvation is my reward.
What is your craft?
My craft is death.
What is your pledge?
My pledge is eternal service.

Codex: Armageddon (3rd Edition), page 22
Wisdom is the beginning of fear. Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, page 80;

Codex: Dark Eldar (3rd Edition) page 4;
Codex: Eye of Terror (3rd Edition), page 15;
Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 121;
Codex: Black Templars (4th Edition), page 53;
Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook, page 3

Without Him there is nothing. Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition), page 63
Words do not win wars. Deeds do. Imperial Armour - Imperial Vehicles for Warhammer 40,000, pg. 60
Work earns salvation Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 227

Y

Letter Thought for the day Source
Y You are either for the Emperor or you are his bitter foe Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 252
You are not required to think, only to act Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 170
You are the Emperor's Chosen. Hear His great anger in the roar of the bolt pistol. See His almighty fury in the blades of the chainsword. Feel His undying strength in the protection of your armour. Codex: Blood Angels (3rd Edition), page 3
You carry the Emperor's will as your torch. With it destroy the shadows. Warhammer 40,000: Compendium, page 13
Your honour is your life. Let none dispute it. Conquest of Armageddon (Novel), pre-prologue

Z

Letter Thought for the day Source
Z Zeal is its own excuse Codex: Black Templars (4th Edition), page 56;

Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, page 56

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