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SILENCE IS GOLDEN The unspoken word never defeats one. What one does not say does not have to be explained. Sam Rayburn
BALENCE Somewhere we know that without silence words lose their meaning, that without listening speaking no longer heals, that without distance closeness cannot cure. Henri Nouwen As quoted in Forbes
COMMUNICATING POVERTY Poverty is hereditary. You can get it from your children (also true of insanity).
PRIORITIES FOR SUCCESS People owe it to themselves to become a success. After that, they owe it to the IRS.
ONE MAN'S LOGIC When people are determined to believe in something, there's no stopping them. Today, for example, 1600 people belong to the International Flat Earth Research Society of America. Their president, Charles K. Johnson,…
TIMELINESS Father, talking to his teen-age son: "Maybe you should start shifting for yourself now while you still know everything."
MODEL MOTIVATION On employee bulletin board: "In case of fire, flee the building with the same reckless abandon that occurs each day at quitting time."
FAITH Some things have to be believed to be seen. Bits and Pieces.
THE GIFT OF TROUBLE The ability to get into trouble and the ability to get out of trouble are seldom present in the same person.
POISE is the ability to keep talking while the other person picks up the check.
RECOGNITION "Officer," the guy yelled, "My mother-in-law knocked me down with her car!" "Are you sure that it was your mother-in-law?" asked the officer. "Absolutely," the man said. "I'd recognize that laugh anywhere."
LIFE IS TOUGH, BUT Life itself would be impossible if it weren't for the imperfections of others.
SUMMER THOUGHT With me, a change of trouble is as good as a vacation. David Lloyd George
UGLY She was so ugly she had to sneak up on a glass of water.
ACTION Chinese Proverb: Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt man doing it. On The Upbeat
CRITICISM How would you like a job where, if you made a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? Former hockey goalie, Jacques Plante
