Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
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We often say how impressive power is. But I do not find it impressive at all. The guns and the read more
We often say how impressive power is. But I do not find it impressive at all. The guns and the bombs, the rockets and the warships, are all symbols of human failure. They are necessary symbols. They protect what we cherish. But they are witness to hum.
You get somebody to crack a smile, that's a beautiful thing.
You get somebody to crack a smile, that's a beautiful thing.
I have learned silence from the talkative, tolerance from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet strangely, I am read more
I have learned silence from the talkative, tolerance from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet strangely, I am ungrateful to these teachers
The power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself.
The power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself.
And then he gives me a smile that just seems so genuinely sweet with just the right touch of shyness read more
And then he gives me a smile that just seems so genuinely sweet with just the right touch of shyness that unexpected warmth rushes through me.
Whoever can do as he pleases, commands when he entreats.
[Fr., Qui peut ce qui lui plait, commande alors read more
Whoever can do as he pleases, commands when he entreats.
[Fr., Qui peut ce qui lui plait, commande alors qu'il prie.]
The greater the kindred is, the lesse the kindnesse must bee.
The greater the kindred is, the lesse the kindnesse must bee.
I like her because she smiles at me and means it.
I like her because she smiles at me and means it.
Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.
Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.
