~ Correction does much, but encouragement does more. Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower. ~
~ Those who are lifting the world upward and onward are those who encourage more than criticize. ~
~ There is nothing better than the encouragement of a good friend. ~
~ 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. ~
~ The spirited horse, which will try to win the race of its own accord, will run even faster if encouraged. ~
~ 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 may not forget you. ~
~ Any man's life will be filled with constant and unexpected encouragement if he makes up his mind to do his level best each day. ~
~ You need to be aware of what others are doing, applaud their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. When we all help one another, everybody wins. ~
~ Note how good you feel after you have encouraged someone else. No other argument is necessary to suggest that never miss the opportunity to give encouragement. ~
~ Nine tenths of education is encouragement. ~
~ That some should be rich, shows that others may become rich, and, hence, is just encouragement to industry and enterprise. ~
~ I believe that any man's life will be filled with constant and unexpected encouragement, if he makes up his mind to do his level best each day, and as nearly as possible reaching the high water mark of pure and useful living. ~