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The only way in which one human being can properly attempt to influence another is by encouraging him to think for himself, instead of endeavoring… — Leslie Stephen
TV is sometimes accused of encouraging fantasies. Its real problem, though, is that it encourages-enforces, almost-a brute realism. It is anti-Utopian in the extreme. We're… — Bill McKibben
Even through such simple acts as telling the truth, being kind, and encouraging others, we bring a smile to God's face. — Rick Warren
Thinking too well of people often allows them to be better than they otherwise would. — Nelson Mandela
To withhold deserved praise lest it should make its object conceited is as dishonest as to withhold payment of a just debt lest your creditor… — George Bernard Shaw
We begin to praise when we begin to see a thing needs our assistance. — Henry David Thoreau
Influence follows close upon the heels of character; and whatever we are, that we shall in the end be acknowledged to be. — Unknown Author
Men have the grand vision, and they pass it on to somebody else to put into practice. Women follow the details more, they want to… — Unknown Author
The flaw in our character is our insistence on separating blue-collar jobs from white-collar jobs, and encouraging one form of education over another. — Mike Rowe
Promoting health without encouraging others to seek wholeness is an exercise in futility. Not until we realize that our bodies are mirrors of our interpersonal,… — Lissa Rankin
If you're not doing something with your life, then it doesn’t matter how long you live. If you're doing something with your life, then it… — John C. Maxwell
It is most cheering and encouraging for me to know that in the efforts which I have made and am making for the restoration of… — Abraham Lincoln
Allen Anderson speaks from the heart about subjects he loves; this enthralls audiences everywhere. His outlook is realistic but invariably positive, encouraging everyone to expect… — Unknown Author
The Christian faith is meant to be lived moment by moment. It isn't some broad, general outline--it's a long walk with a real Person. Details… — Joni Eareckson Tada
We are creating and encouraging a culture of distraction where we are increasingly disconnected from the people and events around us, and increasingly unable to… — Joe Kraus
Julie Dryfus and I were both afraid of heights and in one scene, I had to be quite high up and I was rather terrified,… — Chiaki Kuriyama
Well, jobs are a great thing. You have to be a bit careful: If you raise the minimum wage, you’re encouraging labor substitution and you’re… — Bill Gates
When I make the effort to pay attention to the sights, sounds and sensations around me, I’m encouraging myself to live in the present moment. — Deepak Chopra
I know whether or not I am confused most readily by noticing--being mindful of--my capacity for feeling caring concern. ... when I feel myself in… — Sylvia Boorstein
When we spend time in silence, we can hear the voice of our soul whispering its sacred message and encouraging us to make choices that… — David Simon
Exploiting yourself sexually is not a good look. I don't find it encouraging...I just stand there and sing. I'm not worried that I'm a 'plus… — Adele
It is only through your conscious mind that you can reach the subconscious. Your conscious mind is the porter at the door, the watchman at… — Robert Collier
First there are those who are winners, and know they are winners. Then there are the losers who know they are losers. Then there are… — Bear Bryant
If we'd beaten 'em, I wouldn't be going out. — Bear Bryant
To be used of God. Is there anything more encouraging, more fulfilling? Perhaps not, but there is something more basic: to meet with God. — Charles R. Swindoll

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