Quotes from Donald L. Hicks

People who judge others tell more about Who They Are, than Who They Judge.

At the heart of all anger, all grudges, and all resentment, you'll always find a fear that hopes to stay anonymous.

When someone would mistreat, misinform, misuse, misguide, mishandle, mislead… or any other "mis"… to others, they're obviously missing something from their lives.

A day is a day. It's just a measurement of time. Whether it's a good day or a bad day is up to you. It's all a matter of perception.

If you withhold love as a form of punishment, who is being punished?

Autumn teaches us a valuable lesson. During summer, all the green trees are beautiful. But there is no time of the year when the trees are more beautiful than when they are different colors. Diversity adds beauty to our world.

When you forgive, you free your soul. But when you say I'm sorry, you free two souls.

When you continually worry about what other people think of you, they own you.

Those who teach the most about humanity, aren't always human.

A single tiny light creates a space where darkness cannot exist. The light vanquishes the darkness. Try as it might, the darkness cannot conquer the light.

Life is like an 6-slice apple pie at a 12-guest dinner banquet. If you just sit back and wait for it to come to you, chances are, you're going to miss dessert.

It's been said that people see what they want to see. For that exact reason, look for the good in people, rather than the bad.

Every snowflake is unique, yet they are each perfect.

To make mistakes or be wrong is human. To admit those mistakes shows you have the ability to learn, and are growing wiser.

We may have pets, but when it comes to unconditional love, they are the masters.

Always let your inner light shine. By doing so, you not only light a path for yourself, but also light a way for others.

What is conditional love? Conditional love is an oxymoron. Conditional love is an imposter of love. Conditional love is something other than love, because you cannot conditionalize the un-conditional.

Always surround yourself with people who lift you up, rather than hold you down.

Listen to the murmur of water and you'll hear Mother Nature. Listen to the stillness beneath, and there you'll find God.

What good is "Loving thy neighbor as thyself" if you don't Love thyself?

When you open a door for others, you sometimes open doors for yourself.

To change undesirable behaviors we see in the world, we must change the thinking that leads to those behaviors.

Never view obstacles in your path as the enemy. Rather, view any obstacles as detour signs to avoid pitfalls.

Regardless of how far a person runs, a lie will eventually catch up to them.