Quotes about Understanding

The Golden Rule means we should do unto others as we would wish them to do unto us if our positions were reversed.

The efficient leader leads by encouraging, and not by trying to instil fear in the hearts of his followers. The leader who tries to impress his followers with his "authority" comes within the category of leadership through force. If a leader is a real leader, he will have no need to advertise that fact except by his conduct— his sympathy, understanding, fairness, and a demonstration that he knows his job.

It is a known fact that the emotion of LOVE is closely akin to the state of mind known as FAITH.

It doesn't cause me to doubt God's existence, but it does force me to admit there's a lot about God I don't understand.

The Church is not fully Church if it lacks dialogue.

As I got older, I guess I became more mellow and more forgiving and more loving.

To know the laws is not to memorize their letter but to grasp their full force and meaning.

It's just human nature to try and figure things out. So, when we're in the midst of a situation, we usually try to reason our way through it.

Suffering has causes which can be illuminated in order to be removed

Understanding is the very foundation of love. When you understand someone, you cannot help but love him or her.

You see clearly that he has a lot of pain inside and doesn't know how to handle it. That is why he suffers so much and makes the people around him suffer. What he needs is help, not punishment. If you stay with this practice, the suffering of anger or jealousy in you will dissipate and the flower of compassion will be born.

When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help. That is the message he is sending. If you are able to see that, offer him what he needs — relief. Happiness and safety are not an individual matter. His happiness and safety are crucial for your happiness and safety. Wholeheartedly wish him happiness and safety, and you will be happy and safe also.