We cause ourselves untold misery whenever we believe
others to be imperfect and try to change them.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
You have no ability whatsoever to change anyone other than yourself. You can only cause yourself great suffering if you try.
You never really understand a person
until you consider things from his point of view.
- Harper Lee
Conventional people are roused to fury
by departure from convention,
largely because they regard such departure
as a criticism of themselves.
- Bertrand Russell
Real love is accepting other people the way they are
without trying to change them.
- don Miguel Ruiz
Further reading: Don't Take It Personally
Two Rules For Living A Successful Life
The #1 Secret of Great Relationships
Seeing Others
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