Quotes About Introspection

When I can find a story that explores something that I don't know what I think, I've got a play. If I knew the answer, I would write a speech or an essay.

I write essays to clear my mind. I write fiction to open my heart.

All of my characters, I feel, have some essence of who I am in them.

I essentially write for myself.

When you play a character, there are choices you have to make about the past, the present, the future, etc. You have to make those choices on your own a lot.

Sometimes when people ask you to do things you think you are above, you need to evaluate why you think you are above it.

I evaluate myself at the end of every year.

I evaluate myself pretty tough.

I hate New Year's Eve.

Of course I could keep fighting, but every man comes to the point when he asks himself, 'Do I need it anymore?'

Every night, I watch films.

I go to bed every night and think about what I'm grateful for.

I guess I don't want everyone to know what I'm doing every second.

I thought everybody else was doing much better than I was.

I have to keep doing me. I have to not look at what everybody else is doing, or what everybody else thinks should be happening right now.

We need to look carefully at what we value, what we have, and what we desire to make sure these are really important to us and represent what we truly want.

Who am I who sits here? What is it that I want?

I had thought so once That it was I who saw in your eyes The raindrops pinging on the windows; Hearing only with ears The stars and the rain; Now that I truly open my eyes and ears I realize that I am myself the stars and the rain.

Who am I? is not a question about your job or bank balance. Don't be satisfied with rational or formal answers. Ask yourself seriously and honestly, again and again, and, sooner or later, you'll hear the voice of your soul. The true answer will come to you, breaking through the thick curtain of your ego, which is made up of your name, job, personality, and similar things.

Connecting with myself is more important than anything else!" If this is how you feel, you're already starting to commune with yourself. Consider that attitude precious. And go within yourself; everything begins with you.

To live a truly spiritual life, you need to take time at least once a day to bring your vision inward, to connect with your true self, your attention having been focused outside all day.

Truly blessed are those who have their own solitary time and space. They are not easily shaken by the praise or criticism of the world. When they are weakened and worn down by things that are not true, they can always regain strength by entering that time and space of solitude.

Oh, Jay, close your eyes. With open eyes, you can see only what is in front of you; Close your eyes, and you can see everything. I am here, deep in your heart.

Who are you? Who do you wish to be?Why do you live? Why do you want to live? The answers to these questions are all yours to make.