Ella Wheeler Wilcox Quotes

But nevertheless, the fact remained, it was almost impossible to dislike anyone if one looked at them.

Let us not complain against men because otheir rudeness, their ingratitude, their injustice, their arrogance, their love oself, their forgetfulness oothers. They are so made. Such is their nature.

Always keep an open mind and a compassionate heart.

Love means to love that which is unlovable; or it is no virtue at all.

Respect all manner of men regardless of their station in life. Compassion is one of the greatest virtues.

I try to see some good in everyone.

Countries we love will inevitably do things we don't like or fail to understand. The same goes for people.

Love is sometimes shown in the things you don't say, don't keep track of and don't notice. The greatest kindness is often shown in letting things go. None of us is perfect, but we can all be perfect friends and perfect partners by allowing those that we love to be imperfect. Give those around you the 'break' that you hope the world will give you on your own 'bad day' and you'll never, ever regret it.

Patience helps us to view imperfections in others more generously to the end that we may learn to be more wise than they have been.

It doesnt always help us to love the world,but it does prevent us from hating the world.

When people mean to be good to you, you don't mind very much when they're not quite—always.

Judging others makes us blind, whereas love is illuminating. By judging others we blind ourselves to our own evil and to the grace which others are just as entitled to as we are.

Let me be a little kinder, Let me be a little blinder to the faults of those around me.

No one thing does human life more need than a kind consideration of the faults of others. Every one sins; everyone needs forbearance. Our own imperfections should teach us to be merciful.

True charity consists in putting up with all one's neighbors fault's; never being surprised by his weakness, and being inspired by the least of his virtues.

A physician is not angry at the intemperance of a mad patient, nor does he take it ill to be railed at by a man in fever. Just so should a wise man treat all mankind, as a physician does his patient, and look upon them only as sick and extravagant.

Be to their virtue very kind; be to their faults a little blind.

To be totally understanding makes one very indulgent.

When there's that forgiveness present and compassion, it just helps you live so much easier.

It's not my style to judge anybody.

We do not judge the people we love.

Experience is knowledge; but knowledge, when it is sought only as a material resource, is not always a blessing. Experience is wisdom; but wisdom, with those who lack vision, is not always power. Experience is tolerance; but tolerance, when it is induced by apathy, is not in the least a virtue.

One forgives to the degree that one loves.

The essence of true friendship is to make allowance for another's little lapses.

You have perspective when little people come into your life. You take the best things you have and let them overshadow your disappointment.