When I say, "I love you," it's not because I want you or because I can't have you. It has read more

When I say, "I love you," it's not because I want you or because I can't have you. It has nothing to do with me. I love what you are, what you do, how you try. I've seen your kindness and your strength. I've seen the best and the worst of you. And I understand with perfect clarity exactly what you are. You're a hell of a woman.

Life is the first gift, love is the second, and understanding the third

Life is the first gift, love is the second, and understanding the third

The one who understands does not speak; the one who speaks does not understand

The one who understands does not speak; the one who speaks does not understand

Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding.

Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding.

Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.

Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.

Don’t expect everyone to understand your journey, especially if they have never had to walk your path.

Don’t expect everyone to understand your journey, especially if they have never had to walk your path.

He who does not understand your silence will probably not understand your words.

He who does not understand your silence will probably not understand your words.

A friend is the one who comes in when the whole world has gone out.

A friend is the one who comes in when the whole world has gone out.

Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving.

Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving.