858 Quotes About Maturity

Growth occurs when we discover how to remain authentically ourselves in the presence of potentially threatening things. Maturity is the possession of coping skills: we can take in our stride things that previously would have knocked us off course. We are less fragile, less easily shocked and hence more capable of engaging with situations as they really are

Most people believe the journey they begin with Christ goes forward, but that is not how he works. A spiritual life is not cutting ties with people, in order to walk clean in the future. The journey home isn't running away from obstacles. It is learning to stand where you are now and handle people, assert yourself, set boundaries and never feel your happiness is dependent on another person's approval of your choices, beliefs or spiritual needs.

Sometimes arriving too quickly is detrimental. It is dangerous to arrive without our character mature or intact.

It is a sign of intellectual maturity to always crawl to conclusions.

I never expected you to understand, but I did expect you to be there.

Joanna's quietly intent nature contrasted sharply with Holly's vibrancy. While Miss Brewster's flirtation stroked his ego, the spiritual maturity Miss Robbin's exhibited commanded his admiration and respect.

Judging a person's maturity by the number of years they've lived is misleading. This is because people mature at different rates.

Leaders act with visions; they don't react with emotions. Maturity is when you don't allow your bad feelings to direct your good dealings.

It is us who change. We grow stronger, and the problems appear less imposing.