Quotes about Self-awareness

The cross is the place where we find the freedom to accept ourselves without being proud and to challenge ourselves without being crushed.

What we think about when we are free to think about what we will — that is what we are or will soon become.

Almost every man wastes part of his life in attempts to display qualities which he does not possess, and to gain applause which he cannot keep.

If you are humble, nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know who you are.

As you become more clear about who you really are, you'll be better able to decide what is best for you - the first time around.

Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

My fault, my failure, is not in the passions I have, but in my lack of control of them.

The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves.

Before complaining that you are a slave to another, be sure that you are not a slave to self. Look within;...You will find there, perchance, slavish thoughts, slavish desires, and in your daily life and conduct slavish habits. Conquer these; cease to be a slave to self, and no man will have the power to enslave you.

Dont complain about the snow on your neighbors roof when your own doorstep is unclean.

I've never fooled anyone. I've let people fool themselves. They didn't bother to find out who and what I was. Instead they would invent a character for me. I wouldn't argue with them. They were obviously loving somebody I wasn't.

A wise girl knows her limits, a smart girl knows that she has none.