Quotes on Understanding Yourself

Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.

Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.

I knew that our time together was almost over, I asked her if she liked sports, she asked me if I liked chess, I asked her if she liked fallen trees, she went home with her father, the center of me followed her, but I was left with the shell of me, I needed to see her again, I couldn't explain my need to myself, and that's why it was such a beautiful need, there's nothing wrong with not understanding yourself.

Until you understand a writer's ignorance, presume yourself ignorant of his understanding.

In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.

That's the way things come clear. All of a sudden. And then you realize how obvious they've been all along.

Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.