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Florence Littauer Quotes

Giving encouragement to others is a most welcome gift, for the results of it are lifted spirits, increased self-worth, and a hopeful future.

Giving encouragement to others is a most welcome gift, for the results of it are lifted spirits, increased self-worth, and a hopeful future.

Florence Littauer
Encouragement, Self Worth, Giving
Florence Littauer (1989). “Silver Boxes: The Encouragement Gift”, p.61, Thomas Nelson Inc

The purpose of pruning is to improve the quality of the roses, not to hurt the bush.

Florence Littauer
Christian, Hurt, Rose
Florence Littauer (2001). “It Takes So Little to Be Above Average”, Harvest House Pub

So often we think that to be encouragers we have to produce great words of wisdom when, in fact, a few simple syllables of sympathy and an arm around the shoulder can often provide much needed comfort.

Florence Littauer
Encouragement, Simple, Thinking
Florence Littauer (1989). “Silver Boxes: The Gift of Encouragement”, p.26, Thomas Nelson Inc

The beauty of the written word is that it can be held close to the heart and read over and over again.

Florence Littauer
Writing, Heart, Written Word
Florence Littauer (1989). “Silver Boxes: The Encouragement Gift”, p.46, Thomas Nelson Inc

For some, transformation comes quickly, but for most of us, the changes are gradual.

Florence Littauer
Transformation
Fred Littauer, Florence Littauer (1993). “Get a Life Without the Strife”, Thomas Nelson Publishers

Our children do not need a makeover, they just need to be understood. If you understand their emotional needs now, you can save them a lifetime of searching for what they never had as a child.

Florence Littauer
Inspirational, Sympathy, Christian

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