1. By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. ~Confucius
2. Each of us is here for a brief sojourn; for what purpose he knows not, though he senses it. But without deeper reflection one knows from daily life that one exists for other people. ~Albert Einstein
3. Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action. ~James Levin
4. I love men who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ~Thomas Paine
5. I read and walked for miles at night along the beach, writing bad blank verse and searching endlessly for someone wonderful who would step out of the darkness and change my life. It never crossed my mind that that person could be me. ~Anna Quindlen
6. If we are too busy, if we are carried away every day by our projects, our uncertainty, our craving, how can we have the time to stop and look deeply into the situation-our own situation, the situation of our beloved one, the situation of our family and of our community, and the situation of our nation and of the other nations? ~Thich Nhat Hanh
7. In water one sees one's own face; But in wine one beholds the heart of another. ~French Proverb
8. It is nonsense to say that there is not enough time to be fully informed. Time given to thought is the greatest time saver of all. ~Norman Cousins
9. It is not so much the example of others we imitate as the reflection of ourselves in their eyes and the echo of ourselves in their words. ~Eric Hoffer
10. Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment. ~Lao Tzu
11. Only by much searching and mining are gold and diamonds obtained, and man can find every truth connected with his being if he will dig deep into the mine of his soul. ~James Allen
12. Only in quiet waters things mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is adequate perception of the world. ~Everett W. Lord
13. People of the world don't look at themselves, and so they blame one another. ~Mevlana Rumi
14. People travel to wonder at the height of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars; and they pass by themselves without wondering. ~St Augustine
15. Reflection enables experience to connect with spirit to create meaning. ~r brazier
16. Retire into yourself as much as possible. Associate with people who are likely to improve you. Welcome those whom you are capable of improving. The process is a mutual one. People learn as they teach. ~Seneca
17. You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you. ~ James Allen