Quotes about Self-reflection
In judging others a man laboreth in vain; he often erreth, and easily falleth into sin; but in judging and examining himself he always laboreth to good purpose.
— Thomas a Kempis
Gaze Upward, Look Inward, Reach Outward, Press Forward.
— Thomas Monson
Judge not, before you judge yourself. Judge not, if you're not ready for judgment. The Road of life is rocky and you may stumble too, so while you talk about me, someone else is judging you.
— Bob Marley
I am only human, although I regret it.
— Mark Twain
Leave your pride, ego, and narcissism somewhere else. Reactions from those parts of you will reinforce your children's most primitive fears.
— Henry Cloud
Happiness can only be achieved by looking inward & learning to enjoy whatever life has and this requires transforming greed into gratitude.
— St. John Chrysostom
What peace can we hope to find elsewhere if we have none within us
— Teresa of Avila
We are not at peace with others because we are not at peace with ourselves, and we are not at peace with ourselves because we are not at peace with God
— Thomas Merton
If half a century of living has taught me anything at all, it has taught me that nothing can bring you peace but yourself.
— Dale Carnegie
We are never so much disposed to quarrel with others as when we are dissatisfied with ourselves.
— William Hazlitt
Maybe there is a beast… maybe it's only us.
— William Golding
Just as much as we see in others we have in ourselves.
— William Hazlitt