Be the Bigger Person Short Quotes
Be the Bigger Person Religious Quotes
Islam:
- “The good deed and the evil deed cannot be equal. Repel the evil deed with one which is better, then lo! he, between whom and thee there was enmity (will become) as though he was a bosom friend.” – Qur’an 41:34
- “Show forgiveness, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the foolish.” – Qur’an 7:199
- “The good deed and the evil deed are not the same. Repel evil with what is better; then you will see that one who was once your enemy has become your dearest friend.” – Quran 41:34
Buddhism:
- “Hatred does not cease through hatred at any time. Hatred ceases through love. This is an unalterable law.” – Dhammapada 5:2
- “Conquer anger by love, evil by good; conquer the miser with liberality, and the liar with truth.” – Anguttara Nikaya 7.67
- “Conquer anger by love, evil by good; conquer the miser with liberality, and the liar with truth.” – Dhammapada 17:5
Judaism:
- “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.” – Leviticus 19:18 (NIV)
- “Say not, ‘I will do to him as he has done to me; I will pay the man back for what he has done.'” – Proverbs 24:29 (ESV)
- “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1 (ESV)
Hinduism:
- “He who is without anger, without pride, without jealousy, without desire, and forgiving… even though injured, is dear to me.” – Bhagavad Gita 12:13-14
- “Forgiveness is virtue; forgiveness is sacrifice; forgiveness is the Vedas; forgiveness is the Shruti. Forgiveness protecteth the ascetic merit of the future; forgiveness is asceticism; forgiveness is holiness.” – Mahabharata, Udyoga Parva 34:21
- “One who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desires—that enter like rivers into the ocean, which is ever being filled but is always still—can alone achieve peace, and not the person who strives to satisfy such desires.” – Bhagavad Gita 2.70
Christianity:
- “But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” – Matthew 5:44 (ESV)
- “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” – Romans 12:18 (NIV)
- “But I say to you, do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.” – Matthew 5:39 (ESV)
In conclusion, being the bigger person in difficult situations not only demonstrates strength but also promotes personal growth. By embracing maturity and letting go of grudges, you pave the way for healthier relationships. If you’re interested in learning more about leadership and how bad leadership can impact a team, check out our Bad Leadership Quotes for further insights.