Quotes About Encouragement

God has been faithful time and again to surround me with people that sharpen me and that make me better.

Jack says your letters still sound cheery, but I know that's just because you're putting on a good face for him. We think you're the one that needs cheering up, Bébé.

Hazel, watching, lent help here and there and encouraged the others.

It was warm praise and cheered him. What Robin Hood is to the English and John Henry to the American Negroes

What a delighted fascination it is, to stand aside and watch our dearest friend perform on stage without us.

Good work,' he said, and went out the door. What work ? We never saw him before. There was no door.

Every day, tell at least one person something you like, admire, or appreciate about them.

Indeed, organizing atheists has been compared to herding cats, because they tend to think independently and will not conform to authority. But a good first step would be to build up a critical mass of those willing to 'come out,' thereby encouraging others to do so. Even if they can't be herded, cats in sufficient numbers can make a lot of noise and they cannot be ignored.

I prefer to say that I believe in people, and people, when given the right encouragement to think for themselves about all the information now available, very often turn out not to believe in God and to lead fulfilled and satisfied—indeed, liberated—lives.

Elitism has become a dirty word, and it is a pity. Elitism is reprehensible only when it is snobbish and exclusive. The best sort of elitism tries to expand the élite by encouraging more and more people to join it . . . Science is inherently interesting, and the interest will shine through without the need for soundbites, gimmicks or dumbing down.

organizing atheists has been compared to herding cats, because they tend to think independently and will not conform to authority. But a good first step would be to build up a critical mass of those willing to 'come out', thereby encouraging others to do so. Even if they can't be herded, cats in sufficient numbers can make a lot of noise and they cannot be ignored.

Without being acknowledged, they are often used as batteries by their families and friends, who feel free to both use their creative energies and disparage them.

Every blade of grass has its Angel that bends over it and whispers, "Grow, grow." THE TALMUD

Do not be discouraged by the ways in which you fall short. Every shortcoming is to me an opportunity for your growth.

I am the great comforter. I bring you solace, understanding, and hope. In times of despair, hope is what you have abandoned.

Your own healing is the greatest message of hope for others.

Every blade of grass has its Angel that bends over it and whispers, "Grow, grow.

Judging your early artistic efforts is artist abuse. This happens in any number of ways: beginning work is measured against the masterworks of other artists; beginning work is exposed to premature criticism, shown to overly critical friends.

Ask us for any help you need...Let us be strong for you.

When showering life-giving words on another human, don't just pick the people you know well. Notice the one who least expects to be noticed.

I want you to get out a nice note card or piece of stationery and write a letter to yourself. Yes. To yourself. In it, encourage yourself with what you have learned from this journey. What do you need to work on? Why do you need to work on it? What relationships are being damaged or precious time and memories lost because of how you interact with those in your life, whether they are family, friend, or even foe? Spend some time thinking about this and then let your pen and paper do the talking.

Hearing a heart drop is an art we must lovingly cultivate. It can lead to the most wonderful times of encouragement as we make it our habit to listen and to love.

You've got what it takes, Billie Jo. Look at the size of those hands, he'd say. Look at how tall.

The cripple gave him a look. 'I remember that just yesterday you told me I was a cretin and a fool and a disgrace to the memory of my ancestors.' 'Academic hyperbole.' Morg dismissed the complaint with the wave of one hand.'It was merely enthusiastic encouragement, I assure you.' 'Perhaps overenthusiastic would be a more accurate description' muttered the cripple.