Quotes about Sensitivity

It does not hurt weak eyes to look into beautiful eyes never so long.

I've observed an unmistakable synergy between engagement in purposeful, proactive outreach and serendipitous encounters with people that lead to spiritually significant conversations. Taking the initiative to present reasons for faith in Christ with people who don't yet know him and who realize we're there for that purpose can enhance our sensitivity and readiness for moments when the Holy Spirit surprises us with such opportunities.

Pause for a moment and prayerfully consider your response: What breaks your heart?

The sweetness of his longing dives to a tender, bruised place in me.

One must have a heart of stone to read the death of little Nell without laughing.

Or we can picture God as a caring parent with traits with love, generosity, and sensitivity- an infinite Being who personally interacts with and responds to creation. Accordingly, God considers prayers much as a wise parent might consider requests from a child.

On the other hand, if the subject had nothing to do but think about his pain (as is true in many hospitals and nursing homes), he showed much greater sensitivity.

If you are to become more sensitive, you must be willing to take a risk. Take the initiative to find a need and take action.

Most careers involve other people. You can have great academic intelligence and still lack social intelligence—the ability to be a good listener, to be sensitive toward others, to give and take criticism well.

The very animals whose smell is most offensive to us have no idea that they are offensive, and are not offensive to one another.

You have beautiful hair"... and she reached out to touch it, her bejeweled fingers gently caressing my head. A tear slipped down my cheek. I knew how the lepers felt when Jesus touched them and made them whole again.

I was so caught up in the rush of superficial things in my world that I missed hearing the cries for help in someone else's world.