Without self knowledge, without
Without self knowledge, without understanding the working and functions of his machine, man cannot be free, he cannot govern himself and he will always remain a slave. G. I. Gurdjieff
Self-examination
Creativity requires introspection, self-examination,
Creativity requires introspection, self-examination, and a willingness to take risks. Because of this, artists are perhaps more susceptible to self-doubt and despair than those who do not court the creative muses. Eric Maisel
I see what you
I see what you mean. It must be a huge relief, and an easy way out, to think the devil is always outside of us. (…) we would stop looking for Sheitan outside and instead focus on ourselves. What we need is sincere self-examination. Not being on the watch for the faults of others.” (p. … Read more
If thou seest anything
If thou seest anything in thyself which may make thee proud, look a little further and thou shalt find enough to humble thee; if thou be wise, view the peacock’s feathers with his feet, and weigh thy best parts with thy imperfections. Francis Quarles
Jim Grimsley’s unflinching self-examination
Jim Grimsley’s unflinching self-examination of his own boyhood racial prejudices during the era of school desegregation is one of the most compelling memoirs of recent years. Vivid, precise, and utterly honest, How I Shed My Skin is a time-machine of sorts, a reminder that our past is every bit as complex as our present, and … Read more
Courage, I now see,
Courage, I now see, is a journey involving self-doubt and self-examination, with the end never in sight. David Brock
It’s too easy only
It’s too easy only to blame the militarists, racists, sexists and other pushers of violence for the mess we’re in. What is harder is self-examination, moving beyond caring by looking inward to ask the personal question: What more should I be doing everyday to bring about a peace and justice based world, whether across the … Read more
He who knows himself
He who knows himself knows others. Charles Caleb Colton
Most people prefer to
Most people prefer to think that their resentment is entirely the fault of the person they resent, and that twisted logic seems to make sense in their minds. But it makes no sense to me at all… But it’s a popular point of view. Probably because it’s so much easier. It relieves you of the … Read more
I can’t remember the
I can’t remember the last time I was bored. Carolyn Murphy