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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.
Self-denial is painful for a moment, but very agreeable in the end.
Self-denial is painful for a moment, but very agreeable in the end.
Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound.
Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound.
Self-confidence is the result of a successfully survived risk.
Self-confidence is the result of a successfully survived risk.
In my day, we didn't have self-esteem, we had self-respect... and no.
In my day, we didn't have self-esteem, we had self-respect... and no.
A person's worth is contingent upon who he is, not upon what he does, or how much he has. The read more
A person's worth is contingent upon who he is, not upon what he does, or how much he has. The worth of a person, or a thing, or an idea, is in being, not in doing, not in having.
He that undervalues himself will undervalue others, and he that undervalues others will oppress them.
He that undervalues himself will undervalue others, and he that undervalues others will oppress them.
He who stops being better stops being good.
He who stops being better stops being good.
We have to look at our own inertia, insecurities, self-hate, fear that, in truth, we have nothing valuable to say. read more
We have to look at our own inertia, insecurities, self-hate, fear that, in truth, we have nothing valuable to say. When your writing blooms out of the back of this garbage compost, it is very stable. You are not running from anything. You can have a sense of artistic security. If you are not afraid of the voices inside you, you will not fear the critics outside you.
