Standing Quotes - Page 2

We know that the Zanj (blacks) are the least intelligent and the least discerning of mankind, and the least capable of understanding the consequences of actions.

What we now want is closer contact and better understanding between individuals and communities all over the earth, and the elimination of egoism and pride which is always prone to plunge the world into primeval barbarism and strife... Peace can only come as a natural consequence of universal enlightenment.

We do not have a crisis at Freddie Mac, and particularly Fannie Mae, under the outstanding leadership of Frank Raines.

Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle: Some things are within our control, and some things are not. It is only after you have faced up to this fundamental rule and learned to distinguish between what you can and can't control that inner tranquility and outer effectiveness become possible.

Now is the time to understand more, so we fear less.

The highest activity a human being can attain is learning for understanding, because to understand is to be free.

Learning is a process where knowledge is presented to us, then shaped through understanding, discussion and reflection.

Be culturally literate, because if you don't have any understanding of the world you live in and the culture you live in, you're not going to express anything to anybody else.

Happiness and suffering do not depend on being poor or rich, they depend on having the right or wrong understanding in our mind.

Contentment, then, is the product of a heart resting in God. It is the soul’s enjoyment of that peace that passes all understanding. It is the outcome of my will being brought into subjection to the Divine will. It is the blessed assurance that God does all things well, and is, even now, making all things work together for my ultimate good.

Standing here, staying here, permanent here, eternal here, and we have one goal, one, one: to be.

Who is blameless? Only those that blame no one for aught that is, has been or may be. Only in creating hope, life, understanding, harmony, does one become blameless. For, as you understand, they that would be loved must show themselves lovely; they that would have friends must be a friend to others. For in the manner you treat others, you treat your Lord. Let that light which has aroused you be alive, awakened. Condemn no one. And as you come seeking, know, understand, as you create same in the lives of others so is it reflected in your own.

Knowledge is not power, it is only potential. Applying that knowledge is power. Understanding why and when to apply that knowledge is wisdom!

How can there be peace without people understanding each other; and how can this be if they don't know each other?

We need to promote greater tolerance and understanding among the peoples of the world. Nothing can be more dangerous to our efforts to build peace and development than a world divided along religious, ethnic or cultural lines. In each nation, and among all nations, we must work to promote unity based on our shared humanity.

One day, may we all meet together in the light of understanding.

Freedom from slavery is achieved only when a person starts to feel and understand that he would prefer death to life as a slave.

If you think technology can solve your security problems, then you don't understand the problems and you don't understand the technology.

We so seldom understand each other. But if understanding is neither here nor there, and the universe is infinite, then understand that no matter where we go we will always be smack dab in the middle of nowhere. All we can do is share some piece of ourselves, and hope that it’s remembered. Hope that we meant something to someone

Drama is exposure; it is confrontation; it is contradiction and it leads to analysis, construction, recognition and eventually to an awakening of understanding.

You can't judge my choices without understanding my reasons.

All of physics is either impossible or trivial. It is impossible until you understand it, and then it becomes trivial.

Understanding a question is half an answer.

Let us develop respect for all living things. Let us try to replace violence and intolerance with understanding and compassion. And love.

I have no interest in understanding sheep, only eating them.