Top 12 Quotes by David W Augsburger

An open ear is the only believable sign of an open heart.

An open ear is the only believable sign of an open heart.

Motivational, Relationship, Communication

"The New Freedom of Forgiveness". Book by David W Augsburger, March 13, 2000.

The more we run from conflict, the more it masters us; the more we try to avoid it, the more it controls us; the less we fear conflict, the less it confuses us; the less we deny our differences, the less they divide us.

David W Augsburger

Running, Differences, Trying

David W. Augsburger (1992). “Conflict Mediation Across Cultures: Pathways and Patterns”, p.229, Westminster John Knox Press

Forgiving is...recognizing the injury, owning the pain, & reaching out.

David W Augsburger

Pain, Forgiving, Injury

Happy persons seldom think of happiness. They are too busy losing their lives in the meaningful sacrifices of service.

David W Augsburger

Happiness, Meaningful, Sacrifice

David W. Augsburger (1982). “From Here to Maturity”, Tyndale House Pub

The golden rule of friendship is to listne to others as you would have them listen to you.

David W Augsburger

Friendship, Real, Golden

Theologically, the creation of chocolate demonstrates both the unity and the diversity of humanity. Wherever you taste it, in every country of the world, it is immediately recognizable. Other things, in every cuisine, are just food, but chocolate is chocolate.

David W Augsburger

Country, Countries Of The World, Diversity

Happiness is living by inner purpose, not by outer pressures. Happiness is having a sense of meaning, not a feeling of futility.

David W Augsburger

Happiness, Feelings, Purpose

David W. Augsburger (1982). “From Here to Maturity”, Tyndale House Pub

Ontologically, chocolate raises profoundly disturbing questions: Does not chocolate offer natural revelation of the goodness of the Creator just as chilies disclose a divine sense of humor? Is the human born with an innate longing for chocolate? Does the notion of chocolate preclude the concept of free will?

David W Augsburger

Chocolate, Doe, Sense Of Humor

The man who forgives pays a tremendous price - the price of the evil he forgives.

David W Augsburger

Men, Evil, Forgiving

David W. Augsburger (1981). “Caring Enough to Forgive: True Forgiveness”, Baker Publishing Group

A group is as healthy as its 'social contract' is clear; a congregation as faithful as its covenant is mutually understood; a pastor as effective as the pastor's and people's commitment to trust and integrity is honored, guarded, and fulfilled.

David W Augsburger

Integrity, Commitment, Past