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Others Quotes by Jean Vanier
- We all know well that we can do things for others and in the process crush them, making them feel that they are incapable of…
- When we begin to believe that there is greater joy in working with and for others, rather than just for ourselves, then our society will…
- Each human being, however small or weak, has something to bring to humanity. As we start to really get to know others, as we begin…
- To invite others to live with us is a sign that we aren't afraid, that we have a treasure of truth and of peace to…
- We don't know what to do with our own pain, so what to do with the pain of others? We don't know what to do…
- This evolution towards a real responsibility for others is sometimes blocked by fear. It is easier to stay on the level of a pleasant way…
- I am struck by how sharing our weakness and difficulties is more nourishing to others than sharing our qualities and successes.
- Many people are good at talking about what they are doing, but in fact do little. Others do a lot but don't talk about it;…
- We have to remind ourselves constantly that we are not saviours. We are simply a tiny sign, among thousands of others, that love is possible,…
- It is only when we stand up, with all our failings and sufferings, and try to support others rather than withdraw into ourselves, that we…
- When we judge, we are pushing people away; we are creating a wall, a barrier. When we forgive we are destroying barriers, we come closer…
- To be free is to put justice, truth and service to others over and above our personal gain or our need for recognition, power, honor…
More Others Quotes
- I am a free man. I do not need to copy Petrarca or Boccaccio. My own genius is enough. Let others worry… — Pietro Aretino
- Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees the others. — Aristotle
- I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. — Aristotle
- True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge… — Arthur Ashe
- I accepted the face that as much as I want to lead others, and love to be around other people, in some… — Arthur Ashe
- We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for I don't know. — Wystan Hugh Auden
- What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and… — Saint Augustine
- Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others. — Saint Augustine
- I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets… — Marcus Aurelius
- We ought to do good to others as simply as a horse runs, or a bee makes honey, or a vine bears… — Marcus Aurelius
- Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride… — Jane Austen
- To flatter and follow others, without being flattered and followed in turn, is but a state of half enjoyment. — Jane Austen