Quotes about Empathy

Take interest in others before they take interest in you.

A forgiving spirit is the one basic, necessary ingredient for a solid relationship.

if you want people to act right toward you, you act right toward them. And many times you'll change them.

The way people see others is a reflection of themselves: If I am a trusting person, I will see others as trustworthy. If I am a critical person, I will see others as critical. If I am a caring person, I will see others as compassionate. If you change yourself and become the kind of person you desire to be, you will begin to view others in a whole new light. And that will change the way you interact in all of your relationships.

Treat them as if they are important; they will respond according to the way that you perceive them.

Being heard is so close to being loved, that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.

Look at your own quirks, idiosyncrasies, and oddities as a reminder to be more patient with others.

How do the people around you react to the sparks of life? Are they fire lighters who blow things up, or firefighters who calm things down?

Perfectionists can rarely affirm themselves; therefore, it's very difficult for them to affirm others.

When you want to convert someone to your view, you go over to where he is standing, take him by the hand (mentally speaking), and guide him. You don't stand across the room and shout at him; you don't call him a dummy; you don't order him to come over to where you are. You start where he is, and work from that position. That's the only way to get him to budge.

People don't function like machines. They have feelings. They think. They have problems, hopes, and dreams. Though people can be managed, they would much rather be led. And when they are led, they perform at a much higher level.

As a leader, my goal is to help people, not make them happy.