"To be fully seen by somebody, then, and be loved anyhow—this is a human offering that can border on miraculous."

Elizabeth Gilbert

"True belonging doesn’t require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are."

Brené Brown

"The hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by. The saint is the man who walks through the dark paths of the world, himself a light."

Felix Adler

"The happiness of one's own heart alone cannot satisfy the soul; one must try to include, as necessary to one's own happiness, the happiness of others."

Paramahansa Yogananda

"Our uniqueness, our individuality, and our life experience molds us into fascinating beings. I pray we may all challenge ourselves to delve into the deepest resources of our hearts to cultivate an atmosphere of understanding, acceptance, tolerance, and compassion. We are all in this life together."

Linda Thompson

"I believe that the greatest kindness is acceptance."

Christina Baker Kline

"Our job on earth isn't to criticize, reject, or judge. Our purpose is to offer a helping hand, compassion, and mercy. We are to do unto others as we hope they would do unto us."

Dana Arcuri

"It is easier to reach our potential when we learn the value of including others in our quest."

John R. Wooden

"If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in."

Rachel Carson

"Have a big enough heart to love unconditionally, and a broad enough mind to embrace the differences that make each of us unique."

D.B. Harrop