285 Quotes About Who-we-are

Emotional intelligence is knowledge of the “Self,” understanding who we are, and employing this knowledge to exercise self-control in our relationships with other beings and the world. Only by knowing ourselves can we responsibly and efficiently manage our senses, thoughts, words and actions, and behave in a benevolent manner toward other beings and the world.

A path toward self-realization necessarily demands gratitude.

A true work of art is never separate from the artist.

A person’s character is a reflection of one’s many journeys.

A lasting peace cannot be achieved through force.

As long as we have inequality we can never have peace.

All control, in essence, is about who controls the truth.

Due to brain plasticity, whatever actions we do and thoughts we have either solidify existing neuronal connections or create new ones. If you’ve reinforced a thought pattern or habit for years or decades, it can seem like it’s just “who you are.” But it’s just a well-reinforced network in your brain — it can be overwritten.

An all-powerful ruler of the Universe would not endorse a dormant mind.