Limmy Quotes

People don't listen to each other anymore, and I think that's why people get offended or their feelings get hurt: because you're not actually listening to the person that's giving you signals they're upset.

I've undoubtedly offended people, but in the end, I've learned the people that will understand are the people I want to connect to, anyway.

That's not to say that I don't find anything offensive.

He who allows himself to be insulted deserves to be.

You can instill fear in your kids and get them to mind, but they won't function better in the world and your relationship will suffer greatly.

When people do not respect us we are sharply offended; yet in his private heart no man much respects himself.

Relationships can be very traumatic. But being in a healthy relationship can be very empowering.

There is no one artform that is going to satisfy all human beings, and there's no one way of talking about difficult stuff that is going to satisfy people, period.

People who like my stuff and know what my agenda is have never mistaken me for being racist or poking fun at the wrong thing.

Love songs are all about how I'll move a mountain for you and I'll never hurt your feelings. I've never been given a mountain, and if you love me, you should hurt my feelings sometimes. If I walk outside looking ugly in that shirt, you don't love me if you don't hurt my feelings a little bit and tell me.

Some people don't have a sense of humor about certain things, and other people do.

She might be nasty, she might be fat, but I never met a person who would tell her that.

I'M OFFENDED, because of the insulting comments I've seen that are not only insensitive but dismissive to the painful experiences of others.

Labels such as, 'evangelical', 'fundamental', 'charismatic', 'liberal' contribute to polarization and produce a climate of implied or outspoken distrust. Respectful dialogue becomes virtually impossible. What we desperately need to offset this disunity and distrust is a new and cleansing theology of communication.

What is the quality of your intent? Certain people have a way of saying things that shake us at the core. Even when the words do not seem harsh or offensive, the impact is shattering. What we could be experiencing is the intent behind the words. When we intend to do good, we do. When we intend to do harm, it happens. What each of us must come to realize is that our intent always comes through.

I said something which gave you to think I hated cats. But gad, sir, I am one of the most fanatical cat lovers in the business. If you hate them, I may learn to hate you. If your allergies hate them, I will tolerate the situation to the best of my ability.

it is an easy mistake to think that non-talkers are non-feelers.

If you understand each other you will be kind to each other.

Tolerance should really be only a temporary attitude; it must lead to recognition. To tolerate means to offend.

My sense of humor doesn't translate well into print, some of the things I say can be offensive or found offensive even though I don't mean them that way. So I have been told to try and censor myself here and there. I'm trying, but I'm not really succeeding at it.

And just because someone doesn't understand doesn't mean they don't want to.

Nothing reveals a man's character better than the kind of joke at which he takes offense.

All of us need better skills in listening, conversing, respecting one another's uniqueness, because these are essential for strong relationships.

If someone tells me that I've hurt their feelings I'm still waiting to hear what your point is.

When you're different, sometimes you don't see the millions of people who accept you for what you are. All you notice is the person who doesn't.