He had thought the same thing himself, in a way.

Despite all my recent experience I had never yet thought of myself in such a way.

I have not thought of her in a very long time.

He hadn't thought of his home and family in years.

She had not thought of him in a long time.

I hadn't even thought of her in over three years.

I think in three years we could have a very good team.

I did not want to think about anything in particular.

I couldn't stop myself from thinking about my family and friends back in China.

"I thought perhaps in such a small place people still knew these things."