"So often we think that to be encouragers we have to produce great words of wisdom when, in fact, a few simple syllables of sympathy and an arm around the shoulder can often provide much needed comfort."

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Source : Florence Littauer (1989). “Silver Boxes: The Gift of Encouragement”, p.26, Thomas Nelson Inc

Florence Littauer

#Encouragement Quotes #Simple Quotes #Thinking Quotes

“Poems reveal secrets when they are analyzed. The poet's pleasure in finding ingenious ways to enclose her secrets should be matched by the reader's pleasure in unlocking and revealing these secrets.”
“It's happening right now... it's just not on film, it's not being recorded.”

Source : "Biography / Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“True virtue, when she errs, needs not the eyes of men to excite her blushes; she is confounded at her own presence, and covered with confusion of face.”
“Whatever qualities the rich may have, they can be acquired by anyone with the tenacity to become rich.”
“When I was writing the book, I thought "Who wants to hear another story about some actor who lost his way?" But my story is a little unique in that I realized when I was 14 years old that I was different. I think a lot of gay people use drugs and alcohol to quell that fear and shame - especially people of my age.”
“You forgot to cough!â€ he said. â€œSorry.â€ She coughed. â€œYour sneakiness is dangerous. Next time that chisel will lodge itself in my head.â€ â€œNow, Peder, thereâ€™s plenty of stone around here for carving. No need to practice on your own face.â€ He stroked his chin. â€œYouâ€™re right, my jaw is already chiseled to perfection.â€ She agreed, but she felt too silly to say so aloud.”
“One thing about tourists is that it is very easy to get away from them. Like ants they follow a trail and a few yards each side of that trail there are none.”
“It must be recess in (heaven) if St. Peter is lettin his angels out.”

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