Not only must the message be correctly delivered, but the messenger himself must be such as to recommend it to acceptance.
A liberal pretending to be a conservative? That’s like a straight person pretending to be gay to get greater acceptance.
Not to be harsh, but why do we care so much about celebrity acceptance of Christian beliefs?
The period from 2001 to 2005 was really tough. My films were not working even though there was an acceptance of a model. I was depressed but did not cry. I cry when I am happy.
Perhaps one reason we are fascinated by cats is because such a small animal can contain so much independence, dignity, and freedom of spirit. Unlike the dog, the cat’s personality is never bet on a human’s. He demands acceptance on his own terms.
Bishops may often feel but cannot express the sting and throb of submitting themselves to Roman commands because the latter are always presented as tests of their loyalty to the Pope and of their absolute acceptance of his teaching authority, or Magisterium.
I believe it’s our responsibility to show our communities the value of all people, to celebrate different, and to take a stand for acceptance and inclusion.
Acceptance is being able to feel beautiful in whatever you feel comfortable in.
Acceptance and tolerance and forgiveness, those are life-altering lessons.
Happiness can exist only in acceptance.
The thing that is most conducive of that better life for all is love, acceptance, understanding and being yourself.
Body love is more than acceptance of self or the acceptance of the body. Body love is about self-worth in general. It’s more than our physical appearance.
Acceptance of the power of God in one’s life lays the groundwork for personal commitment to both science and Christianity, which so often have been in conflict.
I think human society for tens of thousands of years has sent young men out in small groups to do things that are necessary but very dangerous. And they’ve always gotten killed doing it. And they’ve always turned it into a matter of honor and a way of gaining acceptance back into society if they survived.
Acceptance of one’s life has nothing to do with resignation; it does not mean running away from the struggle. On the contrary, it means accepting it as it comes, with all the handicaps of heredity, of suffering, of psychological complexes and injustices.
Sometimes, people only change what they look like for the acceptance of other people, and that’s where you start going wrong.
Panic causes tunnel vision. Calm acceptance of danger allows us to more easily assess the situation and see the options.
I feel like decades ago it was either you’re black, white, Asian or Hispanic, or whatever, but today we see more of an acceptance for people with multi-nationalities.
The essential problems remain the same… The kids I write about are asking for the same things I wanted. They want two contradictory things. They want to be the same as everyone else, and they want to be different from everyone else. They want acceptance for both.
A lot of poets too live on the margins of social acceptance, they certainly aren’t in it for the money. William Blake – only his first book was legitimately published.
My grandfather was smart and had a whole lot of pride. He didn’t speak a terrible amount, but you could tell there was a ton on his mind – like a quiet acceptance of how life had turned out.
In conclusion, acceptance is a powerful force that has the potential to bring healing, unity, and personal growth. It is a practice that liberates us from the burdens of judgment, resentment, and fear. Let these quotes serve as a reminder of the beauty and strength that lies within acceptance. May they inspire us to embrace ourselves, others, and the world with open hearts and minds, fostering a more compassionate and harmonious existence for all.
