Top 120 Charles F. Glassman Quotes (2025 Update)

1. “Short-term pain leads to long-term gain.”

— Charles F. Glassman

2. “Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle.”

— Charles F. Glassman

3. “Before you save the world, make sure your own house is in order.”

— Charles F. Glassman

4. “Life is hard enough. So don’t surround yourself with people who thrive on drama and make it even harder.”

— Charles F. Glassman

5. “Don’t take me for granted. I know more than I let on, see more than you realize., and care more than you can imagine.”

— Charles F. Glassman

6. “Judging others is easy because it distracts us from the responsibility of judging ourselves.”

— Charles F. Glassman

7. “Happiness is best when shared. Wherever you go, make sure to leave a little happiness behind.”

— Charles F. Glassman

8. “Faith plus action equals transformation.”

— Charles F. Glassman

9. “We hurt ourselves much more than anyone can hurt us just by believing the stupid thoughts we get sometimes.”

— Charles F. Glassman

10. “I prefer to surround myself with people who reveal their imperfection, rather than people who fake their perfection.”

— Charles F. Glassman

11. “Using someone else’s ruler to measure your self-worth will always leave you short.”

— Charles F. Glassman

12. “Stress can destroy much more than just our physical health. Too often, it eats away at our hope, belief, and faith.”

— Charles F. Glassman

13. “The keys to a healthy relationship are respect, appreciation, loyalty, and passion.”

— Charles F. Glassman

14. “As convincing as it may seem, physical pain often arises merely to distract us from emotional pain.”

— Charles F. Glassman

15. “A genuine teacher does not seek to impress you with their greatness, but instead to impress upon you that you possess the skills to discover your own.”

— Charles F. Glassman

16. “Although some say it is both a blessing and a curse to feel so deeply, I will take sensitivity over indifference every time.”

— Charles F. Glassman

17. “If you are looking to turn over a new leaf and be more kind and forgiving, I suggest starting with the person you see in the mirror each morning.”

— Charles F. Glassman

18. “The principle component in any genuine friendship is caring, not competition.”

— Charles F. Glassman

19. “We all have strengths and weaknesses. The best advice is to embrace, focus on, and nurture our strengths. Unless, of course, those strengths include exploiting the weaknesses of others. Then I suggest discovering new ones.”

— Charles F. Glassman

20. “When your intentions are pure, so too will be your success.”

— Charles F. Glassman

21. “If you continue to hit your head against the wall, don’t be surprised if your head hurts.”

— Charles F. Glassman

22. “The truth may hurt, but fooling yourself will enslave you.”

— Charles F. Glassman

23. “Usually when someone is angry we hear their angry words. Instead, try hearing the unspoken, “I am scared, I am frustrated, I am insecure, I am vulnerable, I am threatened.”

— Charles F. Glassman

24. “A true friend reminds you why you should believe in yourself when you’ve forgotten.”

— Charles F. Glassman

25. “All anyone really wants is to feel appreciated. So if you want to create real, long-lasting relationships, do that.”

— Charles F. Glassman

26. “A true friend let’s you know that the door is always open, even when it’s closed.”

— Charles F. Glassman

27. “Being honest with yourself will help you recognize when someone is being honest with you.”

— Charles F. Glassman

28. “Since most of us are just trying to figure it all out, why not be kind and considerate while on the journey?”

— Charles F. Glassman

29. “Sometimes the path of least resistance leads us to a place of great indifference.”

— Charles F. Glassman

30. “When we constantly react to assumptions and hearsay, bad things happen.”

— Charles F. Glassman

31. “Medicine’s a funny business. After all, dispensing chemicals is considered mainstream and diet and nutrition is considered alternative.”

— Charles F. Glassman

32. “When I remove the layers that say I can’t, I discover a burning ember that says I should, I can, and I will.”

— Charles F. Glassman

33. “Love is not always fireworks and magic. Often we’ll experience it in the form of patience, acceptance, loyalty, and mutual respect.”

— Charles F. Glassman

34. “Guilt is to your health as a thief is to your wealth.”

— Charles F. Glassman

35. “Loyalty strengthens love – be loyal to your lover, be loyal to your work, be loyal to yourself.”

— Charles F. Glassman

36. “Letting go of anger will not only create peace of mind, but will send a ripple of health throughout your body.”

— Charles F. Glassman

37. “Pain, whether emotional or physical, often develops when we try to bust out of limiting or self-destructive comfort zones. Don’t always trust it as a reliable sign to go back.”

— Charles F. Glassman

38. “If your comfort zone is misery, it’s time to get uncomfortable.”

— Charles F. Glassman

39. “The psychological phrase secondary gain describes the behavior of using illness or pain to attract attention. There is another term to describe this: victim mindset. Both may feel comforting for a time but, sadly, prevent all efforts to live a fulfilling life.”

— Charles F. Glassman

40. “Sometimes the smallest push leads to the greatest triumph.”

— Charles F. Glassman

41. “A positive mindset is probably the single most powerful elixir you can take for your health.”

— Charles F. Glassman

42. “It’s better to get busy then to stay bitter.”

— Charles F. Glassman

43. “The most sincere form of kindness is not to show off our greatness but to help another discover their own.”

— Charles F. Glassman

44. “It’s very important to choose our words very carefully because miscommunication leads to misunderstanding, which rarely leads to anything good.”

— Charles F. Glassman

45. “A nice warm shower, a cup of tea, and a caring ear may be all you need to warm your heart.”

— Charles F. Glassman

46. “Giving without expectation leads to receiving without limitation.”

— Charles F. Glassman

47. “It takes a rare person to care the same or more about you than themselves. So, until you find that person, please look after yourself.”

— Charles F. Glassman

48. “The odds may be stacked against you. But I believe when you tap into your unique gifts and abilities, while combining them with a sense of purpose, passion, and perseverance you will not only defy those odds, you will help create a better life for yourself and rest of us.”

— Charles F. Glassman

49. “One thought can make your day, or break your day. Therefore, happiness can be just one thought away.”

— Charles F. Glassman

50. “Forgiving someone may cost you your pride, but not forgiving them will cost you your freedom.”

— Charles F. Glassman