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The Web 2.0 world is defined by new ways of understanding ourselves, of creating value in our culture, of running companies, and of working together. -- John Battelle
We become full human agents, capable of understanding ourselves, and hence of defining our identity, through our acquisition of rich human languages of expression. -- Charles Taylor
Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves. -- Carl Jung
If we learn to understand each other, we will have a better understanding of ourselves. -- Sarah Gadon
We define ourselves, in part, by the discriminations we make. The value of what we love is enriched by our understanding of what we dislike. -- David Ansen
As we rise higher in the understanding of ourselves, the national and racial dissonances will be forgotten in the universal rhythms of Truth and Love. -- Ruth St. Denis
Our generation has taken to the cosmetic use of pesticides and I think, perhaps unwittingly, not fully understanding the dangers it represents to ourselves and, most importantly, to our children. -- Dalton McGuinty
This path that we are now starting will be long, and we must follow it to remind ourselves of the great principles that, in our understanding, should always inspire us. -- Marc Forne Molne
But what is more, if we have succeeded in adding to the basic understanding of our universe and ourselves, we will have made a contribution to the totality of human culture. -- Haldan Keffer Hartline
Change begins with understanding and understanding begins by identifying oneself with another person: in a word, empathy. The arts enable us to put ourselves in the minds, eyes, ears and hearts of other human beings. -- Richard Eyre
We have to confront ourselves. Do we like what we see in the mirror? And, according to our light, according to our understanding, according to our courage, we will have to say yea or nay - and rise! -- Maya Angelou
We think we control our environment, but in fact, it's our environment that controls us. We can't change the world. The only thing we can change is ourselves, by trying to get a better understanding of our own messed-up wiring. -- Guy Spier
Rather than thinking of ourselves as a computer, and trying to give you computer-like functionality, it's better to start from the understanding that this is a pair of glasses, and say, 'How smart can we make these glasses for you?' -- Astro Teller
As women, we understand our bodies, and there's a blossoming that occurs. We're hungry for gourmet meals instead of the fast food. We bring to life a more expansive understanding of life, ourselves, and others. We are more generous and assertive. -- Sharon Stone
If we are all in agreement on the decision - then I propose we postpone further discussion of this matter until our next meeting to give ourselves time to develop disagreement and perhaps gain some understanding of what the decision is all about. -- Alfred P. Sloan
Our uniqueness, our individuality, and our life experience molds us into fascinating beings. I hope we can embrace that. I pray we may all challenge ourselves to delve into the deepest resources of our hearts to cultivate an atmosphere of understanding, acceptance, tolerance, and compassion. We are all in this life together. -- Linda Thompson
My first book, 'Radical Acceptance', grew out of the suffering of feeling personally deficient and unworthy. Because most of us are so quick to turn against ourselves, the teachings and practices of radical acceptance continue as a strong current in 'True Refuge': nurturing a forgiving, understanding heart is a basic step on the path. -- Tara Brach
We are usually undone by our lack of understanding of ourselves. -- Julian Fellowes
The land urges us to come around to an understanding of ourselves. -- Barry Lopez
The key to cultivating confidence in ourselves is understanding our right to make the truth our own. -- Sharon Salzberg
We give of ourselves when we give gifts of the heart: love, kindness, joy, understanding, sympathy, tolerance, forgiveness. . . -- Wilferd Peterson
I think that we come to a greater understanding of the world we live in and ourselves through reading. -- Dwight Yoakam
Writing about people helps us to understand them, and understanding them helps us to accept them as part of ourselves. -- Alice Walker
Suffering comes from not understanding or a full potential or full powers within ourselves to heal, to nurture, to nourish. -- Maya Tiwari
Be more loving, compassionate and understanding with ourselves, with others, and with the planet, because we are all connected. We are one. -- Gisele Bundchen
To live life is to make a succession of errors. Understanding this can bring us great ease and forgiveness for ourselves and others. -- Jack Kornfield
We can't change the world. The only thing we can change is ourselves, by trying to get a better understanding of our own messed-up wiring. -- Guy Spier
As we rise higher in the understanding of ourselves, the national and racial dissonances will be forgotten in the universal rhythms of Truth and Love -- Ruth St. Denis
Only in the reality of the present can we love, can we awaken, can we find peace and understanding and connection with ourselves and the world. -- Jack Kornfield
Deep thoughts (come) from a deep well. Society is useful because when we see ourselves reflected through others we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves. -- David Jenkins
In prayer we call ourselves 'worms of the dust', but it is only on a sort of tacit understanding that the remark shall not be taken at par. -- Mark Twain
Each aspect within us needs understanding and compassion. If we are unwilling to give it to ourselves how can we expect the world to give it to us? -- Debbie Ford
The masses are the real heroes, while we ourselves are often childish and ignorant, and without this understanding, it is impossible to acquire even the most rudimentary knowledge. -- Mao Zedong
We have to shift our understanding of ourselves as separate individuals, each seeking our own welfare, to an understanding of how we fit into social, biological, and physical environments. -- Robert E. Ornstein

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