Quotes about Reflection
All that we need to know all the wisdom of the cosmos we will find in our own heart
— Mother Teresa
There is always a temptation to diddle around in the contemplative life, making itsy-bitsy statues.
— Thomas Merton
For one word a man is often deemed to be wise, and for one word he is often deemed to be foolish. We should be careful indeed what we say.
— Confucius
Hurry ruins saints as well as artists.
— Thomas Merton
Verily the kindness that gazes upon itself in a mirror turns to stone, and a good deed that calls itself by tender names becomes the parent to a curse.
— Khalil Gibran
The fatal flaw of human wisdom is that it promises that you can change your relationships without needing to change yourself.
— Paul David Tripp
Age is frequently beautiful, wisdom appearing like an aftermath.
— Benjamin Disraeli
Inner wisdom is more important than wealth. The more you spend it, the more you gain
— Oprah Winfrey
A sense of our own folly is a great step towards being wise, when it leads us to rely on the wisdom of the Lord.
— Charles Spurgeon
All delay is helpful, but it does produce wisdom.
— Publilius Syrus
The page is long, blank, and full of truth. When I am through with it, it shall probably be long, full, and empty with words.
— Jack Kerouac
... but the greatest wisdom is blinded by the glare of vanity.
— Paulo Coelho