LAO TZU

"He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened."

"The journey into self-love and self-acceptance must begin with self-examination. Until you take the journey of self-reflection, it is almost impossible to grow or learn in life."

The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change."

Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom."

To know yourself as the Being underneath the thinker, the stillness underneath the mental noise, the love and joy underneath the pain, is freedom, salvation, enlightenment."

"The most important knowledge is self-knowledge."

The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance."

Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes."

"Self-awareness gives you the capacity to learn from your mistakes as well as your successes. It enables you to keep growing."

Self-awareness is not self-centeredness, and spirituality is not narcissism. 'Know thyself' is not a narcissistic pursuit."