I think that I cannot preserve my health and spirits, unless I spend four hours a day at least – and it is commonly more than that – sauntering through the woods and over the hills and fields, absolutely free from all worldly engagements. – Henry David Thoreau
It is only when we silent the blaring sounds of our daily existence that we can finally hear the whispers of truth that life reveals to us, as it stands knocking on the doorsteps of our hearts. – K.T. Jong
Inside myself is a place where I live all alone, and that’s where I renew my springs that never dry up. – Pearl Buck
In quiet places, reason abounds. – Adlai Stevenson
Never be afraid to sit awhile and think. – Lorraine Hansberry, A Raisin in the Sun
By all means use sometimes to be alone. Salute thyself; see what thy soul doth wear. – George Herbert
Only in quiet waters do thing mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is adequate perception of the world. – Hans Margolius
I just added an article to my mental fitness blog (Out of Bounds) centered around this very topic… quietness. You can check it out by quietly clicking the link. Just kidding, you can click the link as loudly as you like: Relaxation 101: Quiet the Mind and Steady the Nerves
More Quiet Quotes
Ryan Williams says
Agreed. Quietness is the path to self-awareness and self-awareness is the gateway to greatness.
Ryan Williams
http://growthnotes.com