Inward Quotes

476 Inward quotes by 347 unique authors

When we look outside of that on which we depend we ignore our unity; looking outward we see many faces; look inward and all is… — Plotinus
Most people define learning too narrowly as mere 'problem-solving', so they focus on identifying and correcting errors in the external environment. Solving problems is important.… — Chris Argyris
He whose pure mind turns inward and searches whence does this 'I' arise, knows the Self and merges in You, the Lord, as a river… — Ramana Maharshi
We need to learn that truth consists not in correct doctrine, but in correct doctrine plus the inward enlightenment of the Holy Spirit. — Aiden Wilson Tozer
As to those in whom the will of God is not inwardly accomplished,-because there is no inward life in them, for they are altogether outward,-upon… — Johann Gottlieb Fichte
Strive to realize a state of inward happiness, independent of circumstances. — Unknown Author
Every difficulty in life presents us with an opportunity to turn inward and to invoke our own submerged inner resources. The trials we endure can… — Epictetus
There is a principle which is pure, placed in the human mind, which in different places and ages hath had different names. It is, however,… — John Woolman
In Buddhist practice, the outward and inward aspects of taking the one seat meet on our meditation cushion. — Jack Kornfield
In the West, there's a myth that freedom means free expression-that to follow all desires wherever they take one is true freedom. In fact, as… — Jack Kornfield
It is the only thing we can do. Each of us must turn inward and destroy in himself all that he thinks he ought to… — Etty Hillesum
Those who have no hope pass their old age shrouded with an inward gloom. — Wilfred Owen
Do not confuse understanding with a larger vocabulary, sacred writings are beneficial in stimulating desire for inward realization, if one stanza at a time is… — Sri Yukteswar Giri
The journey of true success and lasting leaderships begins with the inward journey to the soul. — James Arthur Ray
The doorway to success swings outward not inward. — Robin Sharma
Golf is a worrier's game, inward, concentrated, a matter of inches, invented by the same people who gave us Presbyterianism. — Robert Hass
The outward work can never be small if the inward one is great, and the outward work can never be great or good if the… — Meister Eckhart
By drawing our senses of perception inward, we are able to experience the control, silence, and quietness of the mind. — B.K.S. Iyengar
As breath stills our mind, our energies are free to unhook from the senses and bend inward. — B.K.S. Iyengar
The physical body is not only a temple for our soul, but the means by which we embark on the inward journey toward the core. — B.K.S. Iyengar

Who Wrote These Inward Quotes

347 authors contributed a total of 476 Inward Quotes, led by these top contributors: