Thoughts about Thoughts

About the Book

One life is far too short for one to start learning from a scratch. In honing these stray thoughts, I have leaned heavily on others. Many of my ideas tallied with those of my associates; some wise, some scholarly. They have made such instant impact that I can no longer discern the origin or legacy of the thoughts. Our sentiments are alike, like in hospitals whose walls have heard more cordial prayers than in temples, synagogues, churches, and the mosques. Ours is a lineage where we share our callings. I trail a dynasty of writers particularly medical that have similar passions. Our thoughts, and the themes are alike; because the subject is common. I bask in the reflected glory of my predecessors who stand on the shoulders of their precursors. Our knowledge is concord.

About the Author

The very title is thought-provoking and captivating. When a thought enters the mind – while awake or even asleep; it can become an inspiration – and can take you to sublime heights; in poetry, prose, art or science. It is creative way of handling thoughts in general, especially the profound ones. Professor Dr. (Brigadier) Munir A. Cheema is a prolific writer. His usage of English is excellent and his way of writing and expressing himself superb. Being a senior army officer, he has been trained to be highly disciplined, meticulous and keen observer. His writings captivate the reader and the stories or anecdotes he has chosen to pen down are revealing. As a matter of fact, while reading some of the anecdotes, I felt like I was reading the “Bostan” and “Gulistan” of Shaikh Sa’di of Shiraz. These are expressed in the same simple way but with far-reaching, useful moral outreach. He is very candid in his writings and, just like Sa’di, advises that often silence is golden. He very candidly advises to keep shut, if you are not sure what you are going to talk about. He does not hesitate to call a spade, a spade and always takes the bull by the horns. For some people, writing can be arduous, but it flows like a calm river from Dr. Cheema’s pen. I am sure that, whosoever reads this book, will take away something from it and perhaps be a better human being. Prof. Dr. Munir A. Cheema is a surgeon with empathy; a trait so far was taken for granted in medical students. But it is so fast vanishing that now it has to be taught in medical schools as a separate subject!