Quotes about Self-compassion
Look inward—the loving begins with you.
— Oprah Winfrey
when you are able to forgive yourself and to forgive people around you for not being perfect, I will recognize you as My child.
— Harold S. Kushner
The real 'work' of prayer is to become silent and listen to the voice that says good things about me.
— Henri Nouwen
I've learned a lot since I was a new mother. My approach to struggle and shame now is to talk to yourself like you'd talk to someone you love and reach out to tell your story.
— Brene Brown
Grace isn't just for other people. Maybe you didn't get that memo.
— Susan May Warren
Do not wish to be anything but what you are.
— Francis de Sales
Forgiveness is about empowering yourself, rather than empowering your past.
— Bishop TD Jakes
We have to learn to be kinder to ourselves.
— Frankie Bridge
Chapter 21 teaches us to be less toxic toward ourselves.
— Gary Thomas
Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
— Francis de Sales
Insecurity is miserable. That's the bottom line. We don't need it. We don't want it. And we really can live without it. So what would happen if we quite being accomplices in our own misery?
— Beth Moore
Be willing to stop punishing yourself for your mistakes. Love yourself for your willingness to learn and grow.
— Louise Hay