Inspirational Tidbits

A woman who gets treed by a lion but enjoys the scenery is an optimist.

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He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass.

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"What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity."
- Joseph Addison
Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy.

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"And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins."
- Mark 11:25

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Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
- Deuteronomy 31:6

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We wait with patience and submission until God gives us what we request - or something more.

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"Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up."
- Proverbs 12:25

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"A smile of encouragement at the right moment may act like sunlight on a closed-up flower; it may be the turning point for a struggling life."
- Unknown

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When life seems just a dreary grind,
And things seem fated to annoy,
Say something nice to someone else
And watch the world light up with joy.

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If you think the parade of life is passing you by, perhaps you are not listening to the music.

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If you are willing to admit faults, you have one less fault to admit.

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If God brings you to it - He will bring you through it.

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If you value eternity, make good use of time.

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Take time to pray - it's a source of power.
Take time to read - it's a fountain of wisdom.
Take time to play - it's a secret of youth.
Take time to be friendly - it's a path to happiness.
Take time to laugh - it's the music of the soul.
Take time to dream - it's a road to greater vision.
Take time to love - it's Godlike.

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Happiness comes through doors you didn't even know you left open.

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Find the key to yourself and every door in the world is open to you.

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"People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light within."
- Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

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