Vulnerability is an endearing quality; we are naturally drawn to humble people.

The cliché is true: People don't care what we know until they know we care.

I'm convinced being generous is a better way to live. I'm convinced forgiving people and not carrying around bitterness is a better way to live. I'm convinced having compassion is a better way to live. I'm convinced pursuing peace in every situation is a better way to live. I'm convinced listening to the wisdom of others is a better way to live. I'm convinced being honest with people is a better way to live.

Patience is Recovery of The Mind

The exquisite kindliness of her manner suggested that their relationship was of no possible consequence, that she could not pay him the tribute of hostility.

Men take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears.

When religion speaks only in the name of authority rather than with the voice of compassion, its message becomes meaningless.

Common sense in religion is rare, and we are too often trying to be heroic instead of just ordinarily good and kind.

What I'm saying in my books boils down to this: Mine religion for what is good and avoid what is deleterious. Don't condemn people who need it. Be very careful when that need becomes fanatical.

Religion is the fruit of the Spirit, a Christian character, a true life.

A woman mixed of such fine elements That were all virtue and religion dead She'd make them newly, being what she was.

Only those who respect the personality of others can be of real use to them.