Don't look for the ninety percent of the darkness in a person's soul. Look for the ten percent of light they have left, then lend them yours because light was meant to be shared.

Shannon L. Alder
About This Quote

This quote is about the importance of accepting people in their entirety. We may have our own preconceived notions about others based on what we have heard or even seen that does not necessarily reflect who they really are. We can be quick to judge without giving people a chance to prove themselves to us. While it's important to be open minded, it's also important to remember that we are not perfect and may have things in our pasts that make us uncomfortable around others. It's okay to be cautious, but if someone is worth your time, you need to see them for who they are, not who you think they are.

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