Quotes about Compassion
A forgiving spirit is the one basic, necessary ingredient for a solid relationship.
— John Maxwell
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.
— John Maxwell
I have had to let go of my need to be right and focus on the greater need to do right.
— John Maxwell
Look at your own quirks, idiosyncrasies, and oddities as a reminder to be more patient with others.
— John Maxwell
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?
— John Maxwell
As a leader, my goal is to help people, not make them happy.
— John Maxwell
If you wait until you can do everything for everybody, instead of something for somebody, you'll end up not doing anything for anybody.
— John Maxwell
People will not always remember what you said. They will not always remember what you did. But, they will always remember how you made them feel.
— John Maxwell
Servant leaders should listen without judgment, be authentic, build community, share power, and develop people.
— John Maxwell
The best way to lose an enemy is to treat him like a friend.
— John Maxwell
It may sound corny, but it's really true: people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.
— John Maxwell
My Influence My life shall touch a dozen lives Before this day is done. Leave countless marks of good or ill, E'er sets the evening sun. This, the wish I always wish, The prayer I always pray; Lord, may my life help others' lives It touches by the way.
— John Maxwell