John C. Maxwell Quotes

I have a lot of people I respect and a lot of people I have time for - reciprocity isn't necessary.

He who doesn't consider himself is seldom considerate of others.

I think that the basic philosophy was very good. It was just be nice to each other, and don't step on other people's toes and infringe on their freedom.

I would say I'm a nice person, and I take pride in the fact that I treat everyone really well, so there's no reason for anyone to ever come at me because I only want the best for everybody else.

I know it sounds cliched, but if we just treated each other as we'd like to be treated ourselves, we'd all be doing a lot better.

People need to be more aware of how they're affecting people.

Humility is becoming a lost art, but it's not difficult to practice. It means that you realize that others have been involved in your success.

I would never do anything to hurt anybody, especially if they're helping me. I'm not that kind of person.

One who knows how to show and to accept kindness will be a friend better than any possession.

Be good to people, be kind to people, show up, read the lines, hit the mark, and go home.

Being humble matters.

Show interest in all people, not just those from whom you want something. Making people feel important and good about themselves is just the right thing to do.

Work at being a humble person.

There is no respect for others without humility in one's self.

I'm only going to be the way I'd want someone to react to me.

In so doing, use him as though you loved him.

I believe that love and laughter can only happen when one person takes the time to think about what would cause the other person to feel good.

When I pontificate, it sounds so, you know, Oh, well, she's preaching. I'm not preaching, but I think maybe I learned it from my animal friends. Kindness and consideration of somebody besides yourself. I think that keeps you feeling young. I really do.

Once you take care of people, people respect you.

Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights.

I've never understood people who treat their loved ones worse and with less respect than they would a total stranger or minor acquaintance.

You just always do what will make the other fellow feel comfortable, at ease, and then everything else will be all right.

I try to lead by example, being conscious of others and being responsible.

Humility is important.

People can talk about how much they care about you, but the small things like this, people taking time out of their day to come and support, it's amazing.