Quotes About Introspection

Cuando veas un hombre bueno, trata de imitarle; cuando veas a uno malo, examínate a ti mismo

He who searches for evil, must first look at his own reflection.

And remember, no matter where you go, there you are.

Don't complain about the snow on your neighbor's roof when your own doorstep is unclean.

If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room.

If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?

Be strict with yourself but least reproachful of others and complaint is kept afar.

The demands that good people make are upon themselves; Those that bad people make are upon others.

A man should demand much from himself, but little from others. When you meet a man of worth, think how you may attain to his excellence. When you meet an unworthy one, then look within and examine yourself.

When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

You are what you think.

The Master said, "The gentleman does not serve as a vessel." (Analects 2.12)

The noble-minded have nine states of mind: for eyes, bright; for ears, penetrating; for countenance; cordial; for demeanor, humble; for words, trustworthy; for service, reverent; for doubt, questioning; for anger circumspect; and for facing a chance to profit, moral.

Among his own country folk Confucius wore a homely look, like one that has no word to say.

If you look at their intentions, examine their motives, and scrutinize what brings them contentment – how can people hide who they are? How can they hide who they really are?

A man should say, I am not concerned that I have no place, I am concerned how I may fit myself for one. I am not concerned that I am not known, I seek to be worthy to be known.

When we see men of worth, we should think of equalling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

Am I a man of great wisdom? Hardly! Even when a simple person brings me a question, my mind goes utterly blank, I just thrash it out until I've exhausted every possibility.

Se regarder scrupuleusement soi-même, ne regarder que discrètement les autres.

Wishing to regulate their families, they first cultivated their persons. Wishing to cultivate their persons, they first rectified their hearts. Wishing to rectify their hearts, they first sought to be sincere in their thoughts. Wishing to be sincere in their thoughts, they first extended to the utmost their knowledge.

How dare I claim to be a sage or a benevolent man?

Don't complain about the snow on your neighbour's roof when your own doorstep is unclean.

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Do not worry that your abilities are not appreciated, you should reflect on yourself whether you really have capabilities.