Deepak Chopra Quotes

When we judge, we are pushing people away; we are creating a wall, a barrier. When we forgive we are destroying barriers, we come closer to others.

Each human being, however small or weak, has something to bring to humanity. As we start to really get to know others, as we begin to listen to each other's stories, things begin to change. We begin the movement from exclusion to inclusion, from fear to trust, from closedness to openness, from judgment and prejudice to forgiveness and understanding. It is a movement of the heart.

I tend to see the similarities in people and not the differences.

What we need is not more distrust and division. What we need now is acceptance.

We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?

The best religion is the most tolerant.

I don't believe in writing people off.

It would never occur to me to judge anyone.

Somebody had to shock the world and let people know how great we could be if we only put our biases aside.

Let us not speak of tolerance. This negative word implies grudging concessions by smug consciences. Rather, let us speak of mutual understanding and mutual respect.

If err we must, let us err on the side of tolerance.

Education, Love & Acceptance are the First Steps to Breaking Down Barriers

Finding common ground means reaching out with respect and aloha - despite the issues that divide us, despite the hurt, despite the fear - and recognize what unites us as human beings.

I do not hate Likudniks, I do not hate anyone.

I think it's all about people loving each other and having compassion, accepting one another and educating themselves.

If tolerance is the best we can do in this moment, then by all means let's be tolerant. But by stopping there, by merely tolerating each other, we miss so much.

We don't have to have the same truths or personal belief systems to love one another and get along.

'Laramie' is a way in to replacing any hate in your heart with understanding, compassion, and acceptance.

Embrace the humanity of everyone, especially those you don't understand.

When in doubt, I choose love above any particular ideas offered to me about faith.

I grew up on the very human side of Christianity, so messages in the household I grew up in were about peace, love, and being understanding of everybody, which I think is quite cool.

I think 'understanding' and 'acceptance' are the most important words.

We must create a climate where people agree that human beings are more alike than unalike. The only way to do that is through education.

Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.

It is not a merit to tolerate, but rather a crime to be intolerant.