Quotes about Introspection

A critical person seldom recognizes his own shortcomings, only those of others (Matthew 7:3).

Focusing inward on our misery traps us in our own private dungeon, and we lock ourselves away from those richer interiors that provide the healing and wisdom we need.

I have trouble admitting I'm wrong.

It's really hard to watch things and then not think about anything afterwards.

I was too aggressive. Too angry.

I don't really feel like I have anybody to answer to but myself and God and the people I love.

For it is not knowing much, but realising and relishing things interiorly, that contents and satisfies the soul.

There is no subterfuge in you, Miss Adeline. Why is that?" Color came and went in her cheeks. "Everyone has layers. Even me." He leaned closer as his son neared and allowed a curl to wrap his finger. "I look forward to peeling back those layers.

The beauty is that through disappointment you can gain clarity, and with clarity comes conviction and true originality.

Disappointment leads to clarity, which leads to conviction and true originality.

When you see a worthy person, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self.

There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is limitation, which is the easiest. The third is experience, which is the bitterest.