Notables and Quotables

Reflection

“We do not learn from experience.  We learn from reflecting on experience.”

- John Dewey, American philosopher

“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”

- Aristotle, Greek philosopher

“The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress and grows brave by reflection.”

- Thomas Paine, English political theorist

“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.”

- Carl Jung, Swiss psychiatrist

“The greatest of faults, I should say, is to be conscious of none.”

- Thomas Carlyle, British historian

“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”

- Søren Kierkegaard, Danish philosopher

“Reflect upon your present blessings – of which every man has many – not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.”

- Charles Dickens, English author

“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.”

- Mark Twain, American author

“Don’t become too preoccupied with what is happening around you. Pay more attention to what is going on within you.”

- Mary-Frances Winters, American author

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