see also "reflection"

The philosophies of the wisest people
that ever existed are mainly derived
from the act of introspection.

William Godwin
   

But if these years have taught me anything it is this:  you can
never run away.  Not ever.  The only way out is in.

Junot Díaz

      
Study yourself. Find your strong points and make them stronger
as well as your weak ones and strengthen them. Study yourself
carefully and you will see yourself as you really are.

Theron Q. Dumont
  

Only by much searching and mining, are gold and diamonds obtained, and people
can find every truth connected with their beings, if they will dig deep into the mine
of their souls; and that they are the makers of their character, the molders of their
lives, and the builders of their own destinies, they may unerringly prove, if they will
watch, control, and alter their thoughts, tracing their effects upon themselves, upon
others, and upon their lives and circumstances, linking cause and effect by patient
practice and investigation, and utilizing their every experience, even to the most
trivial, everyday occurrence, as a means of obtaining that knowledge of themselves
which is Understanding, Wisdom, Power.

James Allen
   

Anybody desirous of success should spend some time in introspection and contemplation.

Sam Veda

  

Again the important point to remember is that you should keep asking
yourself questions.  Do not make statements.  Ask questions to yourself.
The mind hates that.

Robert Adams
  
  
   

Who looks outside, dreams.  Who looks inside, awakens.

Carl Jung
  

We forge gradually our greatest instrument for understanding the world--introspection. We discover that humanity may resemble us very considerably--that the best way of knowing the inwardness of our neighbours is to know ourselves.

Walter Lippman
  
  
The philosophy of the wisest person
 that ever existed, is mainly derived
from the act of introspection.

William Godwin

  

Introspection enables one to be free from the influence of negativity.  Introspection means
the desire to be good. Introspection brings the ability to look within and see the true self
in the mirror of the heart, thus enabling one to activate the inner spirituality.  Then all
effort made will be towards activating this inherent goodness.  And slowly one finds that
the behaviour associated with negative traits are no more expressed, as they begin to
lose their hold.  When I am able to introspect and look within, I can find the goodness
that is there within me.  Because of this, I naturally am free from expectations from others
that they should recognise my goodness or consider me good.  Instead I find myself
content with what I am and continue to bring out the best from within me.
I continue to learn from all situations and experience progress.

Brahma Kumaris
  

    

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Take time to be quiet.  This is something that we don't do enough
in this busy world of ours.  We rush, rush, rush, and we are constantly
listening to noise all around us.  The human heart was meant for times
of quiet, to peer deep within.  It is when we do this that our hearts
are set free to soar and take flight on the wings of our own dreams!
Schedule some quiet "dream time" this week.  No other people.  No
cell phone.  No computer.  Just you, a pad, a pen, and your thoughts.

Jim Rohn
     

When you make the decision to look at. . . your own life and the way
you think about it, you do something courageous.  You dare to be yourself.
It may be terrifying to search inward, particularly when it's so easy to look
over someone else's shoulder.  After all, when you peer inside, it's hard to
know if you've made the correct choice.  What if the answers are wrong?
What if you don't know enough?  But even if someone else's answers are
right, they may not be right for you.  Making the distinction may not always
be easy, but once you see the benefits, you'll develop more faith
in what's inside your own heart.

Leslie Levine
   

    

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