He taught us that everyone has a good story and the more of others you understand, the better your grasp of human nature, a gift given great weight in my family" (73). - Bill Clinton, "Paying Attention

Life is neither hard nor easy, life is life. Understanding this will help you endure every life situation, for life is neither hard nor easy, life is simply life.

What science does not understand is called psychology, what psychology does not understand is called religion, what religion does not understand is called spirituality, what spirituality does not understand is called creation, what creation does not understand is called life, what life does not understand is called the death. There is nothing that the death does not understand-simply, it is an ultimate end of life.

"?"Life's book is hard to understand: Why couldst thou not remain at

But I guess that's the thing about the past. You can't change it. You can't fix it. You can only understand it. And if you're lucky, make sure you don't make those mistakes again.

Every day, sincerely and without phoniness, Lou demonstrated by his actions how very vital it is - more than anything else - to understand and appreciate the people who work with you...Do your job well, but always remember that the people you work with are your most valuable asset. Embrace them. Honor them. Respect them" (206) - "Prescriptions for Success" by John Schuerholz

Nothing - not prestige, power or pride - is worth sacrificing the things that you truly want, the things that you truly love. "Don't be afraid to take time and smell the roses. Don't hesitate in seeking out those things you hold dear. Seeking them out and holding on to them. And don't ever cease standing up for what you believe in, and fighting for those things that you want. Life is too short. Do what makes you happy, regardless of how others might feel.

People so often loose sight of the magic in life once they understand how it works.

When you don't understand something, you label it and condemn it" (94) - Danny Glover, "The Fundamental Things

Life is just mirrors and misunderstandings.

But he was able to understand one thing: making a decision was only the beginning of things. When someone makes a decision, he is really diving into a strong current that wil carry him into places he had never dreamed of when he first made the decision." - The Alchemist, Paulo Cohelo -

Just to say 'I believe' or 'I do not doubt' does not mean that you understand and see. To force oneself to see and accept a thing without understanding is political and not spiritual or intellectual.

"Build yourself up to stand out

(...)normalcy is an illusion. Each person is utterly unique. A standard of normalcy is something that most people of the world simply will never access.

It's hard at times, but it makes a kid strong in ways that most people can't understand. Teaches them that even though people are left behind, new ones will inevitable take their place; that every place has something good - and bad - to offer. It makes a kid grow up fast.

You know the saying: he who doesn't understand history is doomed to repeat it. And when it's repeated, the stakes are doubled.

No human being, when you understand his desires, is worthless. No one's life is nothing. Even the most evil of men and women, if you understand their hearts, had some generous act that redeems them, at least a little, from their sins.

People do business with people, and it's essential that entrepreneurs understand this going into any venture.

You don't need an MBA from an elite Ivy League school to find funding and be successful, but you do need to understand the start-up ecosystem.

It's easy to misunderstand what you cannot see.

People often think a leader is someone in great standing, but the truth is, you don't have to be in great standing to be a leader. You don't have to be standing at all.

They first said they were crazy, but today they wish they were them. If you have a vision, then it is your own mission to fulfill it, not everybody's mission. People won't see what you see or the way you see things. Let them not stop you, when they mock you, underestimate you , insult you or making fun of you. Once you reach your destination . They will understand and will wish they were you or they should have supported you from the beginning.

"I am not sure what you are going through. I don't know the problem you are facing and I might not even understand, but I know that God won't fail you and God will help you, trust in him.

Stop asking God to make that toxic relationship work. You shouldn't be in that relationship in the first place. But here you go all hardheaded trying to change someone who doesn't want to change. Understand this, someone who loves you will never let you beg to be loved back.