Jo Bonner Quotes

What's interesting to me is that people engage survivors from a place of pity all the time - a place of sympathy.

The kindness and affection from the public have carried me through some of the most difficult periods, and always your love and affection have eased the journey.

I think when you suffer a tremendous loss, everybody needs love and support in tangible ways. And that's what people have done for us.

Numerous things that go on such as the way Houston interacts with my family; we're treated in a first-class way. They helped us when my wife lost our baby daughter in a miscarriage. They help with anything you ask of them because they are a very caring organization with positive attitudes about its players.

There are widows who long for friendly voices and that spirit of anxious concern which speaks of love.

What kind of man would I have been if I had not been there to help her? I felt along with her - not the physical pain, of course, but all her mental anguish. You can't be detached.

I always think you have to show a degree of humanity and sensitivity when you're dealing with people in extreme circumstances.

For example, when my mother died, the people who showed up just to put an apron on to cook, people who really do the right thing, so to speak, as my momma would always say to show that they care, a sense of community that we've lost so much in our country.

it is the personal and individual thing which is done by one human being for another that is the most valuable assistance which can be rendered in time of trouble. Better not only for the one who receives, but a thousand times happier for the one who gives.

We need to treat the victims of this catastrophe as if they were members of our own family.

Sympathy butters no parsnips.

One thing that we can do for each other is support each other. At one point or another, we all go through trials and tribulations, so giving your time is one way to help.

Kindness will always make things feel better, more stable.

Pity is not enough better than indifference to benefit materially either agent or recipient.

We can never untangle all the woes in other people's lives. We can't produce miracles overnight. But we can bring a cup of cool water to a thirsty soul, or a scoop of laughter to a lonely heart.

How many desolate creatures on the earth have learnt the simple dues of fellowship and social comfort, in a hospital.

When a person is down in the world, an ounce of help is better than a pound of preaching.

He shouldn't be alone at a time like this. This is a special time for me to be around as much as I can. He needs his family and his friends and his fans.

Connecting with the kids is a great joy for me. I love meeting them backstage or at a signing event. I am overwhelmed when I meet kids who struggle with terminal illnesses.

It makes me feel good to have some comforting effect on someone that needs comfort.

Show me a friend in need and I'll show you a pest.

It could have been me. And just the hope and prayers that, you know, if, if the shoes were switched, that you know, Laci would do the same thing for me.

He gave to misery (all he had) a tear.

There's a general impulse to distract the grieving person - as if you could.

We all have enough strength to endure the misfortunes of others.