Quotes about Understanding

There is no point treating a depressed person as though she were just feeling sad, saying, 'There now, hang on, you'll get over it.' Sadness is more or less like a head cold- with patience, it passes. Depression is like cancer.

It is true that I do not speak as well as I can think. But that is true of most people, as nearly as I can tell.

It's amazing if you just listen to people. They tell you all the time things that you can do for them, without even realizing what they're doing. I've learned to take notice of those things and if it's something that I feel God wants me to do, then I try to do that to add joy to their life.

Everything in life happens for a reason and it's important to embrace it.

It may be the part of a friend to rebuke a friend's folly.

I have sometimes questioned the advice and direction I received from my parents and grandparents, but I never questioned the fact that they loved me. I learned that they were in a better position to know more about right and wrong than I did from my limited understanding and from my limited experience.

We need to show mercy. I mean, because as much mercy as you show people, that's the mercy you're going to be receiving.

To me you cannot be fully human, fully civilised, unless you recognise humanity in everyone.

Reading and understanding the Bible involves lots and lots of interpretation. Not just in light of the world and culture around us, but in reference to other parts of the Bible.

I feel I can hang out with any group of people and find common ground to talk with them.

By looking into more details of American history, we can make more sense of what's happening today.

Obviously, I've been heartbroken. We all know what that feels like.