Quotes about Reactions

Criticism will plant FEAR in the human heart, or resentment, but it will not build love or affection.

We don't need to eliminate all our reactions to people and problems. Reactions can be useful. They help us identify what we like and what feels good. They help us identify problems in and around us. But most of us react too much. And much of what we react to is nonsense. It isn't all that important, and it doesn't merit the time and attention we're giving it. Some of what we react to is other people's reactions to us.

There may be significant things to learn about people by looking at what annoys them most.

Repeated disappointment almost always triggers a series of other reactions: discouragement, anger, frustration, bitterness, resentment, even depression. Unless we learn to deal with disappointment, it will rob us of joy and poison our souls.

The way in which we react to hurts and disappointments influences the shaping of our personalities.

In moments when things don't go your way or something isn't said just the way you wish it had been said, the condition of your heart is revealed for all to see.

People reveal their true character when they're off center.

If what I do pleases God, it is always the right thing to do, and I can stop worrying about everyone else's reactions. This dramatically simplifies life.

admit it. When I get a bad review, my feelings are hurt. After all, it would be nice if every critic said a title of mine was a breakthrough, an inspirational, thoughtful book that explains how everything works. But sometimes they don't. Which is about enough to ruin my day.

I have incredible respect for customers and peers - my curriculum is very strong because I was taught by my clients' reactions to my work.

You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry

Remember that our reactions are a product of our perceptions, and our perceptions are a result of what is at the center of our life.