Ami Bera Quotes

People have a huge desire to be listened to, for politicians to take the time to understand their problems.

The way people in democracies think of the government as something different from themselves is a real handicap. And, of course, sometimes the government confirms their opinion.

People are voting for the kind of country they want to live in, and there are different views about what kind of country we should have.

One of the things I've learned is people are smart, and they understand what should be done. They understand what the challenges are, but they're not always able to have their voices heard.

We can't wave a magic wand and get rid of any of these people's problems, but what they want is they want to be heard.

One of the things I found is that the things we want to say for well-intentioned motives often cause more harm than good. People don't need our words. They mainly need our presence, they need our love. And if you come in too quickly with explanations, you may do more harm than good.

What I would ask the leaders to do is to better understand the American people. I would insist that the leaders have town meetings and meet the people and listen to them and find out what is on their minds.

I think that at the end of the day, when people understand the circumstances that led to the circumstances, they begin to sway their views.

Good governance depends on ability to take responsibility by both administration as well as people.

There is always hope when people are forced to listen to both sides.

Many people are looking for an ear that will listen. They do not find it among Christians, because these Christians are talking where they should be listening.

Even if someone doesn't look like you or you don't know people like this in your real life, you get to know them and you get to see their humanity and you get to empathize with them. Our hope is that through empathy that can spark change. We hope people start talking to each other and our show sparks conversation because we need to start talking to each other, not at each other.

Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.

Youth Ministry, as traditionally organized, has also suffered the impact of social changes. Young people often fail to find responses to their concerns, needs, problems and hurts in the usual structures. As adults, we find it hard to listen patiently to them, to appreciate their concerns, demands, and to speak to them in a language they can understand.

Many people may listen, but few people actually hear.

To reconcile conflicting parties, we must have the ability to understand the suffering of both sides. If we take sides, it is impossible to do the work of reconciliation. And humans want to take sides. That is why the situation gets worse and worse. Are there people who are still available to both sides? They need not do much. They need do only one thing: Go to one side and tell all about the suffering endured by the other side, and go to the other side and tell all about the suffering endured by this side. This is our chance for peace. But how many of us are able to do that?

One thing I do know, you can't change hatred by showing those people that they're wrong about us.

It so difficult to know what the people we love really need.

Compassion can change a lot of things, including the world. Young people especially need to know that, because they're the future.

There is so much to be learned from listening to people's hopes, frustrations, and points of view

To say that a person feels listened to means a lot more than just their ideas get heard. It's a sign of respect. It makes people feel valued.

You were supposed to empathize with your friend's problem, but they were, after all, your friend's problems.

I pride myself in listening. When you have people paying attention to you, your biggest job is to listen what they want. Deliver what your community wants.

Instead of talking in the hope that people will listen, try listening in the hope that people will talk.

We have to listen to other people's stories. That's the thing. And that's the only way that we eventually get to know ourselves.