Introspection Quotes

Don’t you just love that word?  Introspection.  Hopefully you’ll love these quotes too.

Travel can be one of the most rewarding forms of introspection. -Lawrence Durrell

The philosophy of the wisest man that ever existed, is mainly derived from the act of introspection. -William Godwin

A man, who realizes the potential of his mind by means of introspection and contemplation, he does not lack self-confidence.  He has control over his mind and he is able to realize it’s full potential. -Sam Veda

Anybody desirous of success should spend some time in introspection and contemplation. -Sam Veda

As long as any adult thinks that he, like the parents and teachers of old, can become introspective, invoking his own youth to understand the youth before him, he is lost. -Margaret Mead

One could argue that most of the trouble in the world is caused by introspection. -Nick Hornby

One receives as reward for much ennui, despondency, boredom — such as a solitude without friends, books, duties, passions must bring with it — those quarter-hours of profoundest contemplation within oneself and nature. He who completely entrenches himself against boredom also entrenches himself against himself: he will never get to drink the strongest refreshing draught from his own innermost fountain. -Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900)

But if these years have taught be anything it is this: you can never run away. Not ever. The only way out is in. -Junot Diaz

Who looks outside, dreams.  Who looks inside, awakens. -Carl Gustav Jung

The mind can weave itself warmly in the cocoon of its own thoughts, and dwell a hermit anywhere. -James Russell Lowell (1819-1891)

An accusing heart couldn’t see her own sins. -Toba Beta

The mind can weave itself warmly in the cocoon of its own thoughts, and dwell a hermit anywhere. -James Russell Lowell

It’s actually quite hard finding more introspection quotes!  Can anyone share some in the comments section below?