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Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you read more
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
The final mystery is oneself.
The final mystery is oneself.
A human being has so many skins inside, covering the depths of the heart. We know so many things, but read more
A human being has so many skins inside, covering the depths of the heart. We know so many things, but we don't know ourselves! Why, thirty or forty skins or hides, as thick and hard as an ox's or bear's, cover the soul. Go into your own ground and learn to know yourself there.
When one is in love, one always begins by deceiving one's self, and one always ends by deceiving others. That read more
When one is in love, one always begins by deceiving one's self, and one always ends by deceiving others. That is what world calls a romance.
He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.
He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.
Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with read more
Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use the pain as fuel, as a reminder of your strength.
Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach.
Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach.
Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.
Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.
I don't at all like knowing what people say of me behind my back. It makes me far too conceited.
I don't at all like knowing what people say of me behind my back. It makes me far too conceited.
