Quotes about Reflection

At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.

There is a luxury in self-reproach. When we blame ourselves we feel that no one else has a right to blame us.

A little flesh, a little breath, and a Reason to rule all - that is myself.

If we are too busy, if we are carried away every day by our projects, our uncertainty, our craving, how can we have the time to stop and look deeply into the situation-our own situation, the situation of our beloved one, the situation of our family and of our community, and the situation of our nation and of the other nations?

The worse a person is the less he feels it.

Guilt is really the reverse side of the coin of pride. Guilt aims at self-destruction, and pride aims at the destruction of others.

There is luxury in self reproach. When we blame ourselves, we feel no one else has a right to blame us.

Stop being so sure that you are always right, and others wrong. Don't trust your own opinion, when you find it contrary to that of older men, and especially to that of your own parents. Age gives experience, and therefore deserves respect.

I do nothing upon myself, and yet I am my own executioner.

The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.

Most important relationship we can all have is the one you have with yourself, the most important journey you can take is one of self-discovery. To know yourself, you must spend time with yourself, you must not be afraid to be alone. Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.

Only the shallow know themselves.