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Acceptance Quote by John Townsend

“Be the kind of person you want to be attracted to. You will find that you are less and less drawn to people with difficult character issues and more desirous to find people who are full of grace, safety, acceptance, and a hunger to grow.” quote by John Townsend
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“Be the kind of person you want to be attracted to. You will find that you are less and less drawn to people with difficult character issues and more desirous to find people who are full of grace, safety, acceptance, and a hunger to grow.”

John Townsend

About This Quote

Source Book: The Journey of Purpose, John Townsend, 2004

Seek partners who embody the qualities you value, and you’ll attract similar people.

In simple terms: Attract people like you by being like them.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate the traits you desire in others.

Themes

self-improvement relationships values

Mood

hopeful motivational

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • friendship
  • team building

Key Concepts

attraction personal growth character

Questions to Reflect On

  • What qualities do you embody that attract similar people?
  • How can you develop grace and safety in yourself?
A Different Perspective

Ideal partners may be rare; effort required.

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