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Quotes of the Week

By Wendy Woods
In August 16, 2011

Few things in the world are more powerful than a positive push. A smile. A world of optimism and hope. A “you can do it” when things are tough. ~ Richard M. DeVos, American Businessman

I don’t think you lead by pessimism and cynicism. I think you lead by optimism and enthusiasm and energy. ~ Patricia Ireland, U.S. Administrator

One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn’ t pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself. ~ Lucille Ball, American Comedienne

Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress. ~ Nicholas M. Butler, American Philosopher

Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power. ~ William James, American Psychologist

The average pencil is seven inches long, with just a half-inch eraser – in case you thought optimism was dead. ~ Robert Brault, Writer

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