Quotes about Introspection

A man should demand much from himself, but little from others. When you meet a man of worth, think how you may attain to his excellence. When you meet an unworthy one, then look within and examine yourself.

If you look at their intentions, examine their motives, and scrutinize what brings them contentment — how can people hide who they are? How can they hide who they really are?

Worthy admonitions cannot fail to inspire us, but what matters is changing ourselves. Reverent advice cannot fail to encourage us, but what matters is acting on it. Encouraged without acting, inspired without changing — there's nothing to be done for such people.

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.