Quotes about Introspection
It is foolish to think that we will enter heaven without entering into ourselves.
— Teresa of Avila
Be gentle to all, and stern with yourself.
— Teresa of Avila
Too many are trying to conquer higher weaknesses such as procrastination, impatience or pride while still being slaves to their appetites. If we can't control the body and its appetites, how can we control our tongues, or overcome the emotions or anger, envy, jealousy, or hatred?
— Stephen Covey
Almost every sinful action ever committed can be traced back to a selfish motive. It is a trait we hate in other people but justify in ourselves.
— Stephen Kendrick
Aloneness exaggerates our emotions and sensitivity.
— Beth Moore
The entire world above you, around you, beneath you, and beside you, is insignificant in comparison to the world within you.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
A man can be himself only so long as he is alone; and if he does not love solitude, he will not love freedom; for it is only when he is alone that he is really free.
— Arthur Schopenhauer
If everybody loves you, something is wrong. Find at least one enemy to keep you alert.
— Paulo Coelho
The perfecting of one's self is the fundamental base of all progress and all moral development.
— Confucius
Our heart glows, and secret unrest gnaws at the root of our being. Dealing with the unconscious has become a question of life for us.
— Carl Jung
Let gratitude be awakened; let humility be deepened; let love be quickened.
— Charles Spurgeon
Do we mean love, when we say love?
— Samuel Beckett