Quotes about Observation

Every child is created uniquely by God. God puts a certain formula in the heart of every child. And it is the parents' challenge to figure out the combination. We need to spend time studying, looking, listening, and observing.

Margaret is the most beautiful woman I've laid eyes on. The men in this county must be crazy not to see that.

When you see a worthy person, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self.

And while from inside we would hear coughs and stirrings, there was never a rustle in the listeners out the door.

How rich is anyone who can simply see human faces!

"Sometimes," said she, "I think that is my permanent feeling towards people. I like the world, the sky and the earth and the greater mystery beyond. But people—yes, they are all monkeys to me."

See, people are watching you. Especially your children. They're taking in every single thing you do. They are like video cameras with legs. And they are always in the record mode. They learn more from what you do than from what you say.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if he kept his mouth shut.

Now the parable takes on a very personal focus. We can no longer enjoy observation without participation. We are part of the drama that is staged in this parable. Jesus came. What have we done with the truth of His message and the gift of His forgiving death?

How rich art is, if one can only remember what one has seen, one is never empty of thoughts or truly lonely, never alone.

Do go on doing a lot of walking and keep up your love of nature, for that is the right way to understand art better and better. Painters understand nature and love her and teach us to see. And there are painters who never do anything that is no good...

Admire as much as you can, most people don't admire enough.