Quotes about Self-awareness

Academic studies in general is not something that I'm very good at.

God knows we are subtle creatures who are more than able to use candour to avoid acknowledging our deceptions of others and ourselves.

When told that man lives in delusion everyone thinks of himself as the exception; hence his delusion.

The intelligent person ignores what to do. He or she concentrates on what to be. We must put first things first. To be clearminded is first. Obviously, that is the only kind of mind that makes accurate and profitable decisions.

I cannot choose one hundred best books because I have only written five

And the best way to know who we are is often to find out how others see us.

With our own shortcomings, we are in no position to judge anyone else. The best way to forget the faults of others is to remember our own.

I've managed to keep a clear head and remain sane in this business because I remain a kid off-camera.

I, who have never willfully pained another, have no business to pain myself.

Some of the things you believe were never true. They were someone else's fears. Give yourself a chance to examine your thoughts. Change those that are negative. You are deserving.

Everything that occurs in our confused mind we can regard as the path.

Go back to Socrates: Know thyself. For Socrates, there are only two kinds of people: the wise, who know they are fools; and fools, who think they are wise. Similarly, for Christ and all the prophets, there are only two kinds of people: saints, who know they are sinners; and sinners, who think they are saints. Which are you?