Quotes About Introspective

She found that the whole world could be contained in one place because that place was herself. Nothing had prepared her for this.

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There were days when you peered into yourself, into the secret places of your heart, and what you saw there made you faint with horror. And then, next day, you didn't know what to make of it,you couldn't interpret the horror you had glimpsed the day before. Yes, you know what evil costs.

You're lucky. I'm always conscious of myself —in my mind. Painfully conscious.

I'm not obstinate, I'm highly strung: I don't know how to let myself go. I must always think of what is happening to me - it's a form of self-protection.

I am alone now. Not quite alone. Hovering in front of me is still this idea. It has rolled itself into a ball, it stays there like a large cat; it explains nothing, it does not move, and contents itself with saying no.

I'm a very analytical person, a somewhat introspective person; that's the nature of the work I do.

My work is intensely personal.

The way I work, I'm not a confessional singer-songwriter.

I suppose that Heartland, Unknown Soldier and Pride and Joy represent not a quieter side but more of a serious side to my work, something I've been getting into recently.

But I think it's quite clear in my work that my orientation isn't political or doesn't come out of modern politics.

Much of my work has been done in first person.

There's a strong melancholic streak in me.

I think I give the impression of being a romantic, and I think inside I'm quite severe. But some might say they had the opposite impression of me.

I was very intellectually oriented, very early on.

I'm very detail oriented. I think that's why people enjoy my memoirs - because I tend to remember everything.

I had never been much for outdoor activities.

I'm really outgoing, but there's times I want to be by myself.

I don't know - sometimes I catch myself being dark, and it's annoying. I think, 'Get over it.' I bore myself. But sometimes, like everybody, I'm sure I am obsessive.

I try not to be overly analytical.

I'm on my own again. I feel totally exhausted. I

You can never get away from your own self.

Beautiful day for a funeral, I thought.

How would you describe your personality?" Look for how accurately the person describes what you are observing and how introspective he is. Smart people generally know themselves and find it interesting to talk about their behavioral strengths and weaknesses. People who seem stumped or surprised by this question might not be terribly smart when it comes to people.