Andre Maurois Quotes

The pat on the back, the arm around the shoulder, the praise for what was done right and the sympathetic nod for what wasn't are as much a part of golf as life itself.

When you are in trouble, people who call to sympathize are really looking for the particulars.

It would be good to rely on the man during my most tired moments. The best is if he will listen to my stories when I am stressed.

If someone is having a bad day, I find you can change it pretty quick by just showing that you care.

My mother was all about unconditional love, and I don't think we give that to our patients a lot. At the end of the day, what they really need you to do is to look at them in the eye and say, 'I'm here for you. I'm going to make sure this works out.'

Most smiles are started by another smile.

And if you see me, smile and maybe give me a hug. That's important to me too.

When peoples care for you and cry for you, they can straighten out your soul.

Just as despair can come to one only from other human beings, hope, too, can be given to one only by other human beings.

Those who are unhappy have no need for anything in this world but people capable of giving them their attention.

You need somebody just to say, 'Hey, I'm here for you. Do you need anything?' If you can get somebody like that, you can make it, no question about it. You can make it.

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.

You need someone there that gets what you're going through.

I always seek the time to talk to people who are reaching out for help because sometimes you just need that one person to tell you everything is going to be OK.

When I did the original research for 'Odd Girl Out,' I asked every bullied girl I interviewed to tell me what she needed most from her family. The answer truly surprised me. It wasn't having the best solutions, calling the school, or trying to act like everything was okay. It was empathy.

If you see a kid who's not having the best day, you can make the day better just by giving him a smile. Or her.

consolation is a beautiful word. everyone skins his knee-that doesnt make yours hurt anyless.

Nothing is so healing as the human touch.

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

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.

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

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've always been the type of person that has told friends, if they're going through a rough time, I'm always there to talk to.

What air is to the body, to feel understood is to the heart.

Words of comfort, skillfully administered, are the oldest therapy known to man.