Good Being is knowing who in fact we are; and in order to…
““Good Being is knowing who in fact we are; and in order to know who in fact we are, we must first know, moment by moment, who we think we are and what this bad habit of thought compels us to feel and do. A moment of clear and complete knowledge of what we think we are, but in fact are not, puts a stop, for a moment, to the Manichean charade. If we renew, until they become a continuity, these moments of the knowledge of what we are not, we may find ourselves, all of a sudden, knowing who in fact we are.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Understanding our false self‑image reveals the true self; repeated awareness can dissolve illusion and reveal authentic identity.
In simple terms: Knowing our false self helps us discover the real self.
Key Takeaway
Practice moment‑to‑moment self‑observation.
Themes
self‑knowledge
identity
mindfulness
illusion
growth
Mood
reflective
introspective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
self‑help
When to use this quote
- meditation
- therapy
- journaling
- coaching
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
ego
self‑concept
consciousness
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What recurring false beliefs shape your actions?
- How can you create a habit of momentary self‑check?
A Different Perspective
It can be hard to sustain honest self‑observation without bias.