Self-observation brings man to the realization of the necessity of self-change. And in observing himself a man notices that self-observation read more

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.

How could I have been anyone other than me?

How could I have been anyone other than me?

Seek always for the answer within. Be not influenced by those around you, by their thoughts or their words.

Seek always for the answer within. Be not influenced by those around you, by their thoughts or their words.

The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself.

The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself.

Self knowers always dwell in El Dorado; they drink from the fountain of youth, and at all times owners of read more

Self knowers always dwell in El Dorado; they drink from the fountain of youth, and at all times owners of all they wish to enjoy.

To learn to get along without, to realize that what the world is going to demand of us may be read more

To learn to get along without, to realize that what the world is going to demand of us may be a good deal more important than what we are entitled to demand of it -- this is a hard lesson.

Study to be what you wish to seem.

Study to be what you wish to seem.

The greatest foes, and whom we must chiefly combat, are within.

The greatest foes, and whom we must chiefly combat, are within.

The history of the world is full of men who rose to leadership, by sheer force of self-confidence, bravery and read more

The history of the world is full of men who rose to leadership, by sheer force of self-confidence, bravery and tenacity.