<p>When I say, 'then I thought to myself,' Do I use quotes or italics for the thing I thought?</p>
<p>I like to use italics because it reduces the likelihood of the reader being confused.</p>
<p>I use quotations. If you’ve stated <em>thought</em>, i think that’s clear enough ^_^</p>
<p>You can use italics, quotes, or nothing, as long as you’re consistent.</p>