Quotes about Comparison

Our own opinion of ourselves should be lower than that formed by others, for we have a better chance at our imperfections.

Let's face it, the average computer user has the brain of a Spider Monkey.

Every man has his own courage and is betrayed because he seeks in himself the courage of other persons.

The death of contentment is comparison.

Gordon MacDonald said, the world can do anything the church can do except one thing: it cannot show grace.

Not only were the couples unhappy from their respective fights, they are now even more unhappy as a result of comparing themselves with the other couple!

A poor man who can make himself satisfied with his portion will be happier than a wealthy man who does not allow himself to be satisfied with his portion

Sometimes we confuse humility with timidity...humility allows us to celebrate the gifts of others but it does not mean you have to deny your own gifts or shrink from using them.

When we measure ourselves by the life of Jesus, who humbled Himself on the cross, we are overwhelmed with the shabbiness, even the vileness, of our hearts, and we cry: Boasting excluded, pride I abase; I'm only a sinner, saved by grace. James M. Gray Egotism

One reason why birds and horses are happy is because they are not trying to impress other birds and horses.

Unlike life, a work of art never gets taken for granted: it is always viewed against its precursors and predecessors.

All views can't be true because all views are opposite; this is the logical aspect. For example, Islam says we are good in nature; Christianity says we are born in sin. Islam says God is a man; Christianity says He is more than a man, He is God. All truths can't be the same.