Veronica Roth Quotes

Sometimes the only thing you could do for people was to be there.

If there's anything I can do- I know there probably isn't, but..." Just be here

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.'

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.

I'm here, Tess. I'm right here, holding your hand. Adam's here, too, he's sitting on the other side of the bed. And Cal. Mum's on her way, she'll be just a minute. We all love you, Tessa. We're all right here with you.

Before you do something to help, your presence already can bring some relief.

I won't leave you but you need to go on up and say your goodbyes. I'll stand right here behind you," Beau whispered from beside me

But come. No explaining or mending. Be beside me somewhere.

You don't have to say you love me, just be close at hand. You don't have to stay for ever, I will understand.

Hold her for me. Hold her tight. Don't let her be lonely. Don't let her hurt. Please.

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.

When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are not there?

People need to know that they are not alone, that they have not been abandoned; but that there is One Who loves them for what they are, Who cares about them.

Love from one being to another can only be that two solitudes come nearer, recognize and protect and comfort each other.

We do not need answers or formulas to minister in crisis.

The experience of being cared for is profound, and it nourishes the soul as much as the food does the body.

When you are in the midst of suffering you are looking for someone to be Jesus to you. You are looking for someone to love you and help take care of you, and reach out to you.

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

The reality is that we communicate with every part of our being, and there are times when we must use it all. When someone needs us, he or she needs all of us. There's no text that can replace a loving touch when someone we love is hurting.

The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.

I see clearly that the thing the church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds and to warm the hearts of the faithful; it needs nearness, proximity.

I want everyone to know there is always someone there for you.

I think this world needs a little more hugging in their lives.

she knew she could help him best by being silent and by being near

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.