Acceptance Quote by Lester Levenson

The degree to which we openly express our feelings should be governed, not by fear of reprisal, but by our commitment to loving others.

— Larry Crabb

To free us from the expectations of others, to give us back to ourselves - there lies the great, singular power of self-respect.

— Joan Didion

Our thoughts and our conduct are our own.

— James Anthony Froude

“we need others to see us as we see ourselves. We want to find common ground, but not be a copycat. The need is…

— Sheena Iyengar

“Our personal identities are socially situated. We are where we live, eat, work, and make love. [...] Our sense of identity is in large…

— Philip G. Zimbardo

We come to feel as we behave.

— Paul Pearsall

Our behavior toward others is often a reflection of our treatment of ourselves.

— Tal Ben-Shahar

We create in people through our actions and example. In this way people around us become reflections of our own behavioral patterns and internal…

— Anonymous

Successfully functioning in a society with diverse values, traditions and lifestyles requires us to have a relationship to our own reactions rather than be…

— Robert Kegan

We create an image of happiness and success and then we are beholden to it. We tell ourselves stories and sometimes these stories become…

— Danielle Trussoni

“What is it in the human condition that tries to impose our own view onto others, without the ability, capacity, propensity, to receive somebody…

— Wim Wenders

Although actions speak louder than words, I believe it is our intentions that reveal our soul. Refrain from judging others based solely on their…

— Hal Elrod