Quotes about Acceptance

Let us speak, though we show all our faults and weaknesses, - for it is a sign of strength to be weak, to know it, and out with it - not in a set way and ostentatiously, though, but incidentally and without premeditation.

The moment an ill can be patiently handled, it is disarmed of its poison, though not of its pain.

Let's let everybody believe what they want to believe. And that means, P.C. police, don't you be coming down on people who believe in God and who believe in Jesus.

You can like somebody without agreeing with all of their policies.

To forgive oneself? No, that doesn't work: we have to be forgiven. But we can only believe this is possible if we ourselves can forgive.

Of the blessings set before you make your choice, and be content.

I'm not the only person who has something in their life they can't control.

You can't make everyone happy. You just do what you can, and that's it... you're always going to catch criticism no matter what you do.

Sitting at the table doesn't make you a diner. You must be eating some of what's on that plate. Being here in America doesn't make you an American. Being born here in America doesn't make you an American.

I say to people who care for people who are dying, if you really love that person and want to help them, be with them when their end comes close. Sit with them - you don't even have to talk. You don't have to do anything but really be there with them.

Can you ever forgive me? I already have. How could you? I don't deserve it. That's what makes it love.

Forgiveness does not require us to close our eyes but rather to truly open them.