Quotes about Introspection

When we see men of worth, we should think of equalling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

When we see men of worth, we should think of equalling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

The Master said, "When you meet persons of exceptional character think to stand shoulder to shoulder with them; meeting persons of little character, look inward and examine yourself.

Practicing archery is like practicing to be a Gentleman. When you miss the bulls-eye, you look for the error in yourself.

Probably I dont believe in a lot of things that I used to believe in but that doesnt mean I dont believe in anything.

I know your kind, he said. What's wrong with you is wrong all the way through you.

I know your kind, he said. What's wrong with you is wrong all the way through you.

It's a life's work to see yourself for what you really are and even then you might be wrong. And that is something I don't want to be wrong about.

Even a nonbeliever might find it useful to model himself after God. Very useful, in fact.

He tried to read her heart in her handclasp but he knew nothing.

Looking over the country with those sunken eyes as if the world out there had been altered or made suspect by what he'd seen of it elsewhere. As if he might never see it right again. Or worse did see it right at last. See it as it had always been, would forever be.

No, Professor, it aint nothin like that. You dont have to be virtuous. You just has to be quiet. I cant speak for the Lord but the experience I've had leads me to believe that he'll speak to anybody that'll listen. You damn sure aint got to be virtuous.