There is no such thing as a 'self-made' man. We are made up of thousands of others. Everyone who has read more

There is no such thing as a 'self-made' man. We are made up of thousands of others. Everyone who has ever done a kind deed for us, or spoken one word of encouragement to us, has entered into the make-up of our character and of our thoughts, as well as our success.

Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.

Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I read more

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.

Most of us, swimming against the tides of trouble the world knows nothing about, need only a bit of praise read more

Most of us, swimming against the tides of trouble the world knows nothing about, need only a bit of praise or encouragement - and we will make the goal.

A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success

A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success

That some should be rich, shows that others may become rich, and, hence, is just encouragement to industry and enterprise.

That some should be rich, shows that others may become rich, and, hence, is just encouragement to industry and enterprise.

Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as read more

Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.

Nine tenths of education is encouragement.

Nine tenths of education is encouragement.

Correction does much, but encouragement does more.

Correction does much, but encouragement does more.