Adjusting Quote by Bill Withers
“I've always been serious that way, trying to evolve to a more conscious state. Funny thing about that,though. You tweak yourself,looking for more love, less lust, more compassion, less jealousy. You keep tweaking, keep adjusting those knobs until you can no longer find the original settings. In some sense,the original settings are exactly what I'm looking for-a return to the easygoing guy i was before my world got complicated, the nice guy who took things as they came and laughed so hard the blues would blow away in the summer wind.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Bill Withers interview, 1975
Personal growth involves constant self‑adjustment, yet true peace may lie in returning to a simpler, authentic self.
In simple terms: We keep changing, but the original self is the goal.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic simplicity.
Themes
self‑improvement
authenticity
inner peace
compassion
evolution
Mood
introspective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- meditation retreats
- relationship counseling
- creative work
Key Concepts
Psychology
spirituality
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your “original setting” feel like?
- How can you honor growth without losing core self?
A Different Perspective
Constant tweaking can cause loss of identity and fatigue.
