I do not want the peace that passeth understanding. I want the understanding which bringeth peace.
Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.
If you understand, and you show that you understand, you can love, and the situation will change.
My goal is simple. It is complete understanding of the universe, why it as it is and why it exists as all.
If you try to put yourself in the other guy's shoes--even for a minute--understanding and compassion will come.
Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.
Understanding can overcome any situation, however mysterious or insurmountable it may appear to be.
Understanding a person does not mean condoning; it only means that one does not accuse him as if one were God or a judge placed above him.
Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving.
Man is always inclined to be intolerant towards the thing, or person, he hasn't taken the time adequately to understand.
Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.
Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.
Everything that happens happens as it should, and if you observe carefully, you will find this to be so.
Understanding is a two-way street.
It is a luxury to be understood.
If you understood everything I said, you'd be me.
The less I understand life, the more I live it!
To be great is to be misunderstood.
Nothing is so simple that it cannot be misunderstood.
Everyone hears only what he understands.
Everyone hears only what he understands.
Do not weep; do not wax indignant. Understand.
He who can properly define and divide is to be considered a god.
Every man supposes himself not to be fully understood or appreciated.
Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.
Whatever you cannot understand, you cannot possess.
The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend.
Darkness within darkness. The gateway to all understanding.