Quotes about Observation

But to observe our neighbor's faults with the intention of looking down upon them or of detracting them . . . is sinful.

Overcomers concentrate on details that go unnoticed by others. They do what needs to be done, even when no one is watching.

Every child is created uniquely by God. God puts a certain formula in the heart of every child. And it is the parents' challenge to figure out the combination. We need to spend time studying, looking, listening, and observing.

Margaret is the most beautiful woman I've laid eyes on. The men in this county must be crazy not to see that.

When you see a worthy person, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self.

And while from inside we would hear coughs and stirrings, there was never a rustle in the listeners out the door.

How rich is anyone who can simply see human faces!

"Sometimes," said she, "I think that is my permanent feeling towards people. I like the world, the sky and the earth and the greater mystery beyond. But people—yes, they are all monkeys to me."

See, people are watching you. Especially your children. They're taking in every single thing you do. They are like video cameras with legs. And they are always in the record mode. They learn more from what you do than from what you say.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if he kept his mouth shut.

Now the parable takes on a very personal focus. We can no longer enjoy observation without participation. We are part of the drama that is staged in this parable. Jesus came. What have we done with the truth of His message and the gift of His forgiving death?

How rich art is, if one can only remember what one has seen, one is never empty of thoughts or truly lonely, never alone.