Quotes About Self-awareness

If we did not bring to the examinations of our instincts a knowledge of their comparative dignity we could never learn it from them.

I act freely when I am tuned in, centred and loving, but if possible, I avoid acting when I am emotionally upset and depriving myself of the wisdom that flows from love and expanded consciousness.

I don't know anything about anything. The only difference between then and now is this: I may know more than I used to but my wisdom pales in comparison to that which I have yet to learn

To think to be wise alone is a very great folly.

Our neurosis and our wisdom are made out of the same material. If you throw out your neurosis, you also throw out your wisdom.

I don't put myself above anyone, and I have as many shortcomings as any non-believer. I just choose to turn to a higher power to help me gain wisdom and, I hope, improve over time.

Never say anything about yourself you don't want to come true

That's going to be your trouble — judgment about yourself.(Tender is the Night)

There is a difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks himself the happiest man is really so but he that thinks himself the wisest is generally the greatest fool.

We are what our thoughts have made us so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live they travel far.

Don't overestimate your emotions and underestimate your intelligence.

Emotional self-defense...Those who care so much, maybe too much, know that it takes wisdom and courage to sometimes say, "no" to others.

First rule of spirituality - thou shall not believe in your own bullshit.

Don't hate people who show you what's wrong with you. They are your mirror, they are your true friends.

I am responsible for my life, my happiness, and my joy. I am responsible for my faults, which will destroy.

If you are unaware of what's within, you will be shown in the mirror of your near future life experience. Wiser to keep a step ahead.

The foundation of wisdom is knowing how to tell when you are totally clueless, lost, and in need of assistance.

Wise men don't feel companionless when they are not in the company of their egos.

Time alone can nourish or erode our emotions.

Look into yourself, Think about what you will need in the long run and not what you think you want now. #wisdom!

Seeing your own smallness is called insightHonoring your own tenderness is called strength

There is nothing to fearFrom your reflection

Things that are truly great need nothing from me, and to somehow think that they do speaks to my utter lack of greatness.

You have to learn where your weaknesses end and your strengths starts or you will spend your life focusing on all that falls apart.