Wow, I didn't even think this matter can differ.
Well, IMHO, russian point of view follows this pattern:
- There were writings on the wall: "future will be good".
- There was thought in his mind: "future will be good".
We just don't change this pattern. For any kind of subject you just give microphone to him - say that was written exactly as it was written, say that was said as it was said, say that was thought as it was thought, no exceptions.