Bigs Quote by Paul Klee
“I have a clear view of 12 years of history of my inner self. First the cramped self, that self with big blinkers, then the disappearance of the blinkers and the self, now gradually the reemergence of a self without blinkers.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "On the Development of My Inner Self", 1932
The quote describes a personal evolution from a limited, self‑constrained perspective to a broader, freer self‑awareness over twelve years.
In simple terms: Self-awareness expands over time.
Observe and release mental limits.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal journaling
- therapy
- creative projects
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What mental “blinkers” are you still wearing?
- How can you nurture the emerging self?
Self‑change can be uneven and may stall without intentional effort.