Quotes about Empathy

Good leaders motivate others by their listening skills. We are to: avoid prejudicial first impressions; become less self-centered; withhold initial criticism; stay calm; listen with empathy; be active listeners; clarify what we hear; and recognize the healing power of listening. Then we are to act on what we hear

There is no life as empty as the self-centered life. There is no life as centered as the self-empty life.

We need to decide how we want to be treated. Then we need to begin treating others in that manner.

The Situation Principle: Never let the situation mean more than the relationship.

Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light.

Never complain about what you allow.

There isn't anyone you couldn't learn to love once you've heard their story." —Fred Rogers

Paul the Apostle exhorted, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." 74 Make a mental and emotional commitment to look out for the interests of others.

Paul the Apostle exhorted, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." 74 Make a mental and emotional commitment to look out for the interests of others.

When I want to really get to know someone, I ask three questions. People's answers to these give me great insight into someone's heart. The questions are: What do you dream about? What do you sing about? What do you cry about?

What's the key to relating to others? It's putting yourself in someone else's place instead of putting them in their place.

If you want to win over another person, first win his heart, and the rest of him is likely to follow.