#intro

Amongst the many trials to which the human mind is subjected, that of holding intercourse, real or imaginary, with the world of spirits: of finding itself alone with a being terrific and awful, whose nature and power are unknown, has been justly considered the most severe. ↗

— Joanna Baillie

#nature

Having people in different optimal environments increases the chances of survival of the human race as a whole. It is nature's way to preserve her species. ↗

— Marti Olsen Laney

#shy #nature

Wrestling through her introspection has coloured  her views of life, people and relationships. And working it out, with all the excitement, pain and fear that went with it, has given her a strong sense of herself. She knows who she is because of it. Not only that: it has given her a strong bond to those who are also, in different ways and for different reasons, disconnected from society. ironically, she is connected to the Aaron's and Kyra's of this world by the fact that they are each of them disconnected. ↗

— Sarah Rayner

#introspection #self-aware #relationship

I've learned that there is no currency like trust and no catalyst like hope. There is nothing worse for building relationships than pandering, on one hand, and preaching, on the other. And the most important quality we must all strengthen in ourselves is that of a deep human empathy, for that will provide the most hope of all--and the foundation for our collective survival. ↗

— Jacqueline Novogratz

#introspection #society #strengthening-relationships #relationship

The deeper I go into myself the more I realize that I am my own enemy. ↗

— Floriano Martins

#identity #introspection #self #self-discovery #identity

The problem with introspection is that it has no end. ↗

— Philip K. Dick

#ego #infinity #introspection #meditation #self

So he explored, explored within himself, scanning himself with a lamp, as if it were not himself at all but some strange monster that he had been commanded to guard. ↗

— Hermann Bahr

#monster #introspection

When corruptors blame each other, the strongest wins. Apabila sesama koruptor saling menyalahkan, yang terkuat menang. ↗

— Toba Beta

#introspection #introspection

Everything about the music industry takes away from you as an artist. They're always wondering what the next thing is: 'What do you have?' It's a very introverted process. ↗

— Gary Allan

#always #artist #away #everything #industry

But generally speaking, I tend to be quiet and introspective. ↗

— Rowan Atkinson

#i #introspective #quiet #speaking #tend