Quotes about Consideration

Strange, then, is the blindness of the intellect, which does not consider that which it sees first and without which it can know nothing.

If no other consideration had convinced me of the value of the Christian life, the Christlike work which the Church of all denominations in America has done during the last thirty-five years for the elevation of the black man would have made me a Christian.

To consider persons and events and situations only in the light of their effect upon myself is to live on the doorstep of hell.

the well-being of the other person is more important than the current comfort level in the relationship.

Speech is for the convenience of those who are hard of hearing; but there are many fine things which we cannot say if we have to shout.

We sometimes hear people boast about their hurtful behavior: "I know I am outspoken and step on toes, but that's just the way I am!" Such people have never seriously considered the source of their offensive and divisive comments. If they did, they might be shocked to discover they were actually Satan's mouthpieces.

Treat people how you want to be treated.

Women don't want all that. Women just want a partner who is considerate and attentive, who will spoon with them while reciting Keats, and feed them organic yogurt by candlelight on a seaside cliff at sunset.

If you will forget about yourself, whether or not you are making a good impression on people, what they think of you, and you will think about them instead, you won't be shy.

Philosophy is the science which considers truth.

There are three things that are important in human life. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. The third is to be kind.

It is not fit that I should give myself pain, for I have never intentionally given pain even to another.