Self-observation brings man to the realization of the necessity of self-change. And in observing himself a man notices that self-observation itself brings about certain changes in his inner processes. He begins to understand that self-observation is an instrument of self-change, a means of awakening.
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Don't worry about growing older or pleasing others. Please yourself.
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He that would govern others, first should be the master of himself.
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Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound.
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If you aren't good at loving yourself, you will have a difficult time loving anyone, since you'll resent the time and energy you give another person that you aren't even giving to yourself.
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Never feel self-pity, the most destructive emotion there is. How awful to be caught up in the terrible squirrel cage of self.
Human history is the sad result of each one looking out for himself.
Human history is the sad result of each one looking out for himself.
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