Reflective Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old reflective quotes, reflective sayings, and reflective proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

A man separated from his reflected belt is no man at all. Benjamin Franklin
Apology after strong disagreement comes guided in reflective humility. Lincoln
And when both father and children have grown older and perhaps more reflective, there is that moment of looking back, remembering, evaluating. Toni Lyons & Nick Lyons
Time and reflection change the sight little by little 'til we come to understand. Paul Cezanne
Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away. Barbara De Angelis
Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy
It is always our own self that we find at the end of the journey. The sooner we face that self, the better. Ella Maillart
The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection. Thomas Paine
When you loved someone and had to let them go, there will always be that small part of yourself that whispers, 'What was it that you wanted and why didn't you fight for it?' Shannon L. Alder
The type of person you are is usually reflected in your business. To improve your business, first, improve yourself. Idowu Koyenikan
Sometimes, you have to look back in order to understand the things that lie ahead. Yvonne Woon
Reflection must be reserved for solitary hours; whenever she was alone, she gave way to it as the greatest relief; and not a day went by without a solitary walk, in which she might indulge in all the delight of unpleasant recollections. Jane Austen
Bewilderment increases in the presence of the mirrors. Tarjei Vesaas
I have always preferred the reflection of life to life itself. Francois Truffaut