80 Quotes About Consideration

In what terms should we think of these beings, nonhuman yet possessing so very many human-like characteristics? How should we treat them? Surely we should treat them with the same consideration and kindness as we show to other humans; and as we recognize human rights, so too should we recognize the rights of the great apes? Yes.

The funny thing about the heart is a soft heart is a strong heart, and a hard heart is a weak heart.

You can be yourself without pursuing yourself. Have you ever seen a dog chase his own tail? He just runs in circles.

Those who live as though God sets the rules are not going by their own rules. That is the self-sacrifice, or selflessness, that peace more often than not requires. Those who insist on going by their own rules cannot make that sacrifice. They are the steady adherents of (global) conflict because they are forever fighting both themselves and others to do whatever they think that they want to do.

Politeness is the first thing people lose once they get the power.

In a world where things are moving so fast, don't get lost in the midst of it all. Figure out what's more important to you and proceed with confidence. I know it gets a bit hectic at times and almost seems impossible. But, you can get there, even if you must pause along the way. Just don't come to a complete stop.

Good works is giving to the poor and the helpless, but divine works is showing them their worth to the One who matters.

People will walk in and walk out of your life, but the one whose footstep made a long lasting impression is the one you should never allow to walk out.

I treat my thoughts like an old person treats their valuables: I cannot for the life of me proceed to throwing them out.