Words of Wisdom April 4-8

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Select one of the quotes from the words of wisdom this week, copy and paste the quote in the response, and then write at least two thoughtful sentences in response. You are welcome to either agree or disagree with the statement. References to your own experiences are welcome.

 

“Know thyself.”  (Plutarch) 

“I have  never been contained except I made the prison.”  (Mari Evans)

“Envy shoots at others and wounds itself” (English Saying)

Words of Wisdom March 29-April 1

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respectSelect one of the quotes from the words of wisdom this week, copy and paste the quote in the response, and then write at least two thoughtful sentences in response. You are welcome to either agree or disagree with the statement. References to your own experiences are welcome.

Theme – Respecting Self and Others

“Never spend time with people who don’t respect you.” (New Zealand Saying) 

“Busy souls have no time to be busybodies.” (Austin O’Malley) 

’Tis better to be alone than in bad company”.  (George Washington) 

Words of Wisdom February 29 to March 4

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twitter gossipSelect one of the quotes from the words of wisdom this week, copy and paste the quote in the response, and then write at least two thoughtful sentences in response. You are welcome to either agree or disagree with the statement. References to your own experiences are welcome.

 

He who gossips to you will gossip about you.” (Lebanese Proverb) 

“People who belittle will be little people and accomplish little.” (Robert Schuller) 

Every American ought to have the right to be treated as he would wish to be treated.” (John F. Kennedy) 

Words of Wisdom February 22 to 26

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Theme – Respecting Others

Select one of the quotes from the words of wisdom this week, copy and paste the quote in the response, and then write at least two thoughtful sentences in response. You are welcome to either agree or disagree with the statement. References to your own experiences are welcome.

“The superior man sets a good example to his neighbors.  He is considerate of their feelings and their property.” (Confucius) 

“Racism comes from fear of the unknown or lack of knowledge and is usually stopped by information.”  (Farouk El-“Baz) 

“No one knows who’s buttoned up in that jacket”  (James Garfield)

Words of Wisdom February 16 to 19

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golden ruleTheme – Respect: The Golden Rule

 

Select one of the quotes from the words of wisdom this week, copy and paste the quote in the response, and then write at least two thoughtful sentences in response. You are welcome to either agree or disagree with the statement. References to your own experiences are welcome.

 

 

“He who judges others, condemns himself.”  (Italian Saying)

“. . . If you have wit, use it to please, and not to hurt.”  (Lord Chesterfield) 

“If you want to be respected by others, the best thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect, will you compel others to respect you. (Dostoevsky) 

Words of Wisdom February 8 to 11

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Theme – Keeping a Positive Attitude

 

Select one of the quotes from the words of wisdom this week, copy and paste the quote in the response, and then write at least two thoughtful sentences in response. You are welcome to either agree or disagree with the statement. References to your own experiences are welcome.

 

“Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.”

“Nurture great thoughts for you will never go higher than you think.” (Benjamin Disraeli)

 

Words of Wisdom February 1 to 5

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obstaclesTheme – Overcoming Obstacles With Positive Action

 

Select one of the quotes from the words of wisdom this week, copy and paste the quote in the response, and then write at least two thoughtful sentences in response. You are welcome to either agree or disagree with the statement. References to your own experiences are welcome.

Nothing is so much to be feared as fear.” (Henry David Thoreau) 

“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.” (Seneca) 

“Self-pity its early stages is as snug as a feather mattress.  Only when it hardens does it become uncomfortable.” (Maya Angelou)

Words of Wisdom January 25 to 29

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2016 is my year

Theme – Making a Difference by Being Our Best

 

Select one of the quotes from the words of wisdom this week, copy and paste the quote in the response, and then write at least two thoughtful sentences in response. You are welcome to either agree or disagree with the statement. References to your own experiences are welcome.

 

“There are no limits to what a person can accomplish if inspired by faith in human beings and a desire to improve the world” (Dr. Louise Leal)

“The position of the earth is changed by the weight of a tiny bird resting upon it” (Leonardo da Vinci)  

“Remember that you are needed.  There is at least one important work to be done that will not be done unless you do it” (Charles Allen)  

Words of Wisdom January 19 to 22

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Theme – Kindness: Making a Difference

 

Select one of the quotes from the words of wisdom this week, copy and paste the quote in the response, and then write at least two thoughtful sentences in response. You are welcome to either agree or disagree with the statement. References to your own experiences are welcome.

“Kindness begets (produces) kindness.”  (Sophocles) 

“Life teaches us to be less harsh with ourselves and with others.” (Goethe)

“Guard within yourself that treasure, kindness.” (George Sand) 

Words of Wisdom January 11 to 15

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see good in othersTheme – Kindness: Looking for the Good in Others

 

Select one of the quotes from the words of wisdom this week, copy and paste the quote in the response, and then write at least two thoughtful sentences in response. You are welcome to either agree or disagree with the statement. References to your own experiences are welcome.

“Never criticize a man until you’ve walked a mile in his moccasins.” (American Proverb) 

“It is never too late to give up your prejudices.”  (Henry David Thoreau) 

“Getting people to like you is only the other side of liking them”  (Dr. Norman Vincent Peale)