Quotes about Reflection

Solitude is not something you must hope for in the future. Rather, it is a deepening of the present, and unless you look for it in the present you will never find it.

God created man, and man returned the favor.

Stop asking yourself questions that have no meaning. Or if they have, you'll find out when you need to -- find out both the questions and the answers.

Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.

Solitude is a way to defend the spirit against the murderous din of our materialism.

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.

I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.

When men yield up the privilege of thinking, the last shadow of liberty quits the horizon.

You were not contented while you had her, and to weep for her now is childish.

The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.

The way to be with God in every season is to strive to be near Him every week and each day.

When you find a chillness upon your souls, and that your former heat begins to abate, ply yourselves with warm clothes, get those good books that may acquaint you with such truths as may warm and affect your hearts.