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People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centered.
Love them anyway.

If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.
Do good anyway.

If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies.
Succeed anyway.

The good you do today, will be forgotten tomorrow.
Do good anyway.

Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable.
Be honest and frank anyway.

The biggest person with the biggest ideas can be shot down
by the smallest person with the smallest mind.
Think big anyway.

What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight.
Build anyway.

People really need help but may attack you if you help them.
Help them anyway.

Give the best you have and you might get kicked in the teeth.
Give the world the best you've got anyway.

Kent M. Keith
(erroneously attributed to Mother Teresa)

This is the first time I have seen this. I thought all you bloggers would like the theme. Stay well and think positive. Fox
Posted by Silver Fox at 7:58 PM - 9 Comments   Add a Comment  
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Fox, what a great quote. I hadn't seen it from either person. I like the idea of it. It is true of the turn the other cheek attitude that Christ so wants us to learn.

It would be nice if our world could live this way. It is a shame to be so angry all the time that people can't remember the basic tennants of their beliefs or at least apply them in their lives. Yet so many are coming back to Christ that I have a modicum of hope for the humanity of America again.

Take care my friend. Beth.
 
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by BethAnne (PM , CC ) on Saturday March 4, 2006 @ 2:42 AM




Hi Fox, Yes I have seen this saying before and it stated it was written by Mother Teresa. Now I know it wasn't but the words ring true all the same. Also I am sending you and Mrs.Fox belated Birthday and Anniversary wishes. I hope you both enjoyed your day. 56 years what a milestone! Congratulations!! Hugs.  
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by i am pie (PM , CC ) on Monday March 6, 2006 @ 3:40 PM




Beth, Yes, I agree with you. It would be wonderful if people could live in peace and harmony. Unfortunately there are those who are interested only in power and greed who create all the problems that us mortals have to suffer. People are human. The love and caring that mothers have for their children expresses all that is needed to have peace in the world. Those in power do not care about suffering as long as it is not them who are being hurt.
I better get off this soap box. I could get into trouble if I continue. LOL Keep in touch.
 
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by Silver Fox (PM , CC ) on Monday March 6, 2006 @ 4:51 PM




Pie, Nice hearing from you again. Thanks for your kind words for our Birthdays and Anniversary. Sometimes it gets a little rocky but that is life. We never stay angry for long. How could we be married for 56 years if we did? LOL.
I really does not matter who wrote that piece. The thoughts and content ring true throughout the ages. All religions are based on love and peace. Everyone should practice those principles.
Thanks again, Fox (and Mrs. Fox)
 
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by Silver Fox (PM , CC ) on Monday March 6, 2006 @ 4:59 PM




For years I tried doing nothing in order to stay safe. Eventually I discovered that being safe wasn't living. Taking chances is easier said than done but it does mean being alive. Good quote Fox! --jonnie  
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by johnnie (PM , CC ) on Monday March 6, 2006 @ 10:07 PM




This needs to be written in the sky everyday all day long. Excellent post. Good one!  
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by Tess! (PM , CC ) on Monday March 6, 2006 @ 10:18 PM




Thanks Tess. We all need a warm fuzzy or a big hug every day. Or are you too young to know what a warm fuzzy is?

Appreciate your comment.
Fox
 
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by Silver Fox (PM , CC ) on Tuesday March 7, 2006 @ 2:51 PM




johnnie, you are so right. Staying safe is NOT living. Gotta get out there and keep thinking positive.
Good luck and keep smiling.
 
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by Silver Fox (PM , CC ) on Tuesday March 7, 2006 @ 2:53 PM




good post. very inspiring.  
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by BlackNapalm (PM , CC ) on Wednesday March 8, 2006 @ 3:50 PM


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
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