Richard Nelson Bolles Quotes

When I look at the Gospel, I see how it is speaking to me at this time. I see how to be to others and it helps.

You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.

Whatever God would want me to do... love each other and help others. I want to add, not take away.

Love God; love others; do your best in all you do, even if you fall short!

A Christian reveals true humility by showing the gentleness of Christ, by being always ready to help others, by speaking kind words and performing unselfish acts, which elevate and ennoble the most sacred message that has come to our world.

If life only has the meaning you bring to it, we have the opportunity to bring rich meaning to our lives by the service we do for others.

Jesus told us to learn from him how to be meek and humble of heart. We must look at his life if we are to have any concept of what humility is all about.

Whenever you choose power over love, you will never find true happiness.

A grateful heart is a beginning of greatness. It is an expression of humility. It is a foundation for the development of such virtues as prayer, faith, courage, contentment, happiness, love, and well-being.

Where ever the spirit of Christ is known, there is much of good will, of mutual respect, of love and appreciation and kindness.

Forgiveness is the final form of love.

True generosity is an offering; given freely and out of pure love. No strings attached. No expectations. Time and love are the most valuable possession you can share.

The greatest gift God has given me is the capacity of love for people. I have so many faults, but caring about people is not one of them.

Love is the cheapest of religions.

True religion... is giving and finding one's happiness by bringing happiness into the lives of others.

Happiness... consists in giving, and in serving others.

The New Testament is about loving other people as you love yourself. That means caring for them and looking after them and being kind to them.

Ultimately, knowing God and reading the Word, it helps with patience with people, understanding, empathy and sympathy that they might not have that I have. If God gave it to me, why not exercise it?

If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.

The dedicated life is worth living. You must give with your whole heart.

Show me your hands. Do they have scars from giving? Show me your feet. Are they wounded in service? Show me your heart. Have you left a place for divine love?

When you pray for anyone you tend to modify your personal attitude toward him.

The loving parts of your personality have no trouble loving. That is all they do. You experience the loving parts of as gratitude, appreciation, caring, patience, contentment and awe of life.

Choose to be kind. Choose to forgive. Let your love grow and shine so that people may look at the example of your life and glorify God in Heaven.

I think love and beauty are what life is all about.