self-awareness Quotes

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.

Happiness does not come about only due to external circumstances; it mainly derives from inner attitudes.

The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.

To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge.

To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.

When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.

Consider that not only do negative thoughts and emotions destroy our experience of peace, they also undermine our health.

The key to transforming our hearts and minds is to have an understanding of how our thoughts and emotions work.

Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion, self-discipline, that's important. Self-discipline with awareness of consequences.