Words of Wisdom May 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.

“A friend is one who always pays us the compliment of expecting from us all the virtues.” (Henry David Thoreau)

“Of all the things which belong to honorable people, not one is so highly prized as that of character” (Henry Clay)”

Cultivate virtue in yourself, and Virtue will be real.”  (Lao Tzu)

Words of Wisdom April 27 – May 1

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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.

“Through education and hard work, you can create a better life.” (Archbishop Patrick Flores)

“Problems are only opportunities in work clothes.” (Henry J. Kaiser)

“Action is the antidote to despair.” (JoanBaez)

Words of Wisdom April 20 – 24

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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.

“Do you know what a diligent man is? He shall be successful and stand before kings.”  (Hebrew Proverb)

“I have limitations. Things don’t come easily to me.  I have to slug it out slowly.” (John Heywood)

“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much.” (Anonymous)

Words of Wisdom April 13 – 17

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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.

Theme – Self-Responsibility: Building Our Lives

“Your success and your happiness lie in you.” (Helen Keller)

“Being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise.”  (Sigmund Freud)

“You must believe in yourself or no one else will believe in you.”  (Gen. Douglas MacArthur)

 

Words of Wisdom April 6 – 10

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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.

 

Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships. –Stephen Covey

Part of growing up is realizing you learn to love so many people. It’s about forming those relationships and finding what will last forever. –Dylan O’Brien

Assumptions are the termites of relationships.

Henry Winkler
People are basically the same the world over. Everybody wants the same things – to be happy, to be healthy, to be at least reasonably prosperous, and to be secure. They want friends, peace of mind, good family relationships, and hope that tomorrow is going to be even better than today. –Zig Ziglar

Words of Wisdom March 30 – April 3

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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.

 

Theme – Keeping a Positive Attitude

“Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.”

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

“The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.” (Mark Twain)

Words of Wisdom March 9 – 13

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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.

 

Theme – Kindness: Making a Difference

“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 March 2 – 6

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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.

“To live is not to live for one’s self alone; let us help one another.” (Menander)

“Compliment three people every day.” (“Life’s Little Instruction Book)

“Having two ears and one tongue, we should listen twice as much as we speak.” (Turkish Proverb)

Words of Wisdom February 23 – 27

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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.

 

Theme – Respecting Others

“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)