A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success

A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success

Correction does much, but encouragement does more.

Correction does much, but encouragement does more.

Most of us, swimming against the tides of trouble the world knows nothing about, need only a bit of praise read more

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.

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I read more

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 will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.

There is no such thing as a 'self-made' man. We are made up of thousands of others. Everyone who has read more

There is no such thing as a 'self-made' man. We are made up of thousands of others. Everyone who has ever done a kind deed for us, or spoken one word of encouragement to us, has entered into the make-up of our character and of our thoughts, as well as our success.

There is nothing better than the encouragement of a good friend.

There is nothing better than the encouragement of a good friend.

There are high spots in all of our lives and most of them have come about through encouragement from someone read more

There are high spots in all of our lives and most of them have come about through encouragement from someone else. I don't care how great, how famous or successful a man or woman may be, each hungers for applause.

Nine tenths of education is 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.

That some should be rich, shows that others may become rich, and, hence, is just encouragement to industry and enterprise.