Quotes about Understanding

I never forget that a book is not an end in itself. Just like a newspaper or a magazine, a book is a means of communication, which is why I try to grab the reader by the throat and not let go to the end. I don't always succeed, of course; readers tend to be elusive. Who is my reader?

Years sneak by quickly, on tip-toe, scoffing and suddenly they give us a fright in the mirror or smack us on the back. Every minute is precious and we can't waste it on misunderstanding, impatience, jealousy, pettiness, or the other silly stuff that soils relationships. In truth this formula can be applied at any age because it's always the case that our days are limited.

True friendship withstands time, distance, and silence.

I always learn a lot when I do so. You know, when you step out of your comfort zone and even your cynical zone, and open yourself up to what other people might experience and why they do so.

The telephone book is full of facts but it doesn't contain a single idea.

Common sense is in spite of, not the result of, education.

None are so blind as those who will not see.

He has a right to criticize, who has a heart to help.

All things come to him who waits- provided he knows what he is waiting for.

Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.

Friendship marks a life even more deeply rhan love. Love risks degenerating into obsession, friendship is never anything but sharing.

The best rule of friendship is to keep your heart a little softer than your head.