First time Quote by Dan Burke
““My practical resolution was very simple. I made a commitment to outwardly demonstrate my delight and appreciation for others whenever I came in contact with them, particularly those with whom I struggled. To make this commitment very practical, I determined that I would smile and demonstrate a welcoming tone of voice each time I encountered others for the first time in a given day. The impact of my encounter with God and the graces he provided through my resolution profoundly changed the relationships in my life.””
About This Quote
The author resolved to show gratitude and kindness by smiling and using a warm tone with everyone, especially those they find difficult, leading to transformed relationships.
In simple terms: Show gratitude and kindness to everyone, especially difficult people, to improve relationships.
Key Takeaway
Smile and be welcoming to all.
Themes
gratitude
kindness
relationships
personal growth
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
inspirational
personal development
When to use this quote
- daily interactions
- workplace
- family gatherings
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
empathy
social connection
spiritual practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maintain sincerity when smiling with strangers?
- What changes when you treat adversaries with kindness?
A Different Perspective
May feel forced or insincere if not genuine.
![“And after and for a long time to come he'd have reason to evoke the recollection of [the strangers'] smiles and to reflect upon the good will which provoked them for it had power to protect and to confer honor and to strengthen resolve and it had the power to heal men and to bring them to safety…” quote by Cormac McCarthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07a/cormac-mccarthy-181_encouragement_and-after-and-for-a-long-time-to-come-he_1311728.jpg)
