Florence Littauer quotes

“Giving encouragement to others is a most welcome gift, for the results of it are lifted spirits, increased self-worth, and a hopeful future.”
-- Florence Littauer

Source : Florence Littauer (1989). “Silver Boxes: The Encouragement Gift”, p.61, Thomas Nelson Inc

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“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.”
-- Florence Littauer

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

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“The purpose of pruning is to improve the quality of the roses, not to hurt the bush.”
-- Florence Littauer

Source : Florence Littauer (2001). “It Takes So Little to Be Above Average”, Harvest House Pub

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“For some, transformation comes quickly, but for most of us, the changes are gradual.”
-- Florence Littauer

Source : Fred Littauer, Florence Littauer (1993). “Get a Life Without the Strife”, Thomas Nelson Publishers

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“The beauty of the written word is that it can be held close to the heart and read over and over again.”
-- Florence Littauer

Source : Florence Littauer (1989). “Silver Boxes: The Encouragement Gift”, p.46, Thomas Nelson Inc

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“Our children do not need a makeover, they just need to be understood. If you understand their emotional needs now, you can save them a lifetime of searching for what they never had as a child.”
-- Florence Littauer

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“The encouragement I got from Campbell was a quick check and praise. Once the Space Beagle was launched on its mission, it seemed natural for it to breed additional thoughts.”

“No one in my family was a reader of literary fiction. So, I didn't have encouragement, but I didn't have discouragement, because I don't think anybody knew what that meant.”

“Developing personal power includes learning not to negotiate your self-worth for the sake of someone else or sell yourself short for a job.”

“Hard-earned achievement brings a sense of self-worth. Work builds and refines character, creates beauty, and is the instrument of our service to one another and to God. A consecrated life is filled with work, sometimes repetitive, sometimes menial, sometimes unappreciated but always work that improves, orders, sustains, lifts, ministers, aspires.”

“Our sense of self-worth is the single most important determinant of the health, abundance, and joy we allow into our lives.”

“Forget yourself and live for others, for It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Source : Thomas Chalmers (1848). “Select Works of Thomas Chalmers ...: Comprising His Miscellanies; Lectures on Romans; Astronomical, Commercial and Congregational Discourses”, p.153

“Begin to rejoice in the Lord, and your bones will flourish like an herb, and your cheeks will glow with the bloom of health and freshness. Worry, fear, distrust, care-all are poisonous! Joy is balm and healing, and if you will but rejoice, God will give power.”

Source : A. B. Simpson (1984). “Days of Heaven on Earth: A Daily Devotional to Comfort and Inspire”, Moody Publishers

“There is not a command God gives to His children for which He does not provide the enablement for obedience.”

Source : A. B. Simpson (1984). “Days of Heaven on Earth: A Daily Devotional to Comfort and Inspire”, Moody Publishers

“Give me a land of boughs in leaf A land of trees that stand; Where trees are fallen there is grief; I love no leafless land.”

Source : A. E. Housman (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of A. E. Housman (Illustrated)”, p.8, Delphi Classics

“I am a big admirer of Sachin and his personality. He is a source of inspiration for the country and just looking at his photographs gives a lot of positive vibes.”