It is in the random, little acts of kindness that true character is revealed. If you want to know about a person, watch how they act when things need to be done. Through their willingness to give without guarantee of return, you will observe the depth of their character.

~A HistorianChick Original~

:)

"Life is a series of experiences, each one of which makes us bigger, even though sometimes it is hard to realize this."

"Smooth roads never make good drivers. Smooth seas never makegood sailors. Clear skies never make good pilots. A problem free life never makes a strong and good person. Have a tough but winning day ahead! Be strong enough to accept the challenges of life. Do not ask life, 'Why me?' instead say,'Try me'."

Since I only have 9 days left at my company, I'm trying to write extra articles for the files... just in case they don't hire another writer in the near future to replace me! :) One of the articles I'm writing today is about Thankfulness - its slated for the October/November issue. A few Thankfulness quotes I've run across in my studies:

"It isn't what you have in your pocket that makes you thankful, but what you have in your heart."

“Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.”

“The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but the thankful heart will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings.”

Whenever I hear one of these it reminds me of the sweet HC :)

If music be the food of love, play on,
Give me excess of it; that surfeiting,
The appetite may sicken, and so die.


Shakespeares - Twelfth Night Act 1, scene 1, 1–3

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"It isn't what you have in your pocket that makes you thankful, but what you have in your heart."

“Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.”

“The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but the thankful heart will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings.”

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There you go, HC! Those are definitely cool quotes! :) I especially like the second one. It reminds me, that through the adversities and challenges of life, that there can be a light at the end of the tunnel. And, part of the way that we get to that light, is believing that it is there! It all depends on a person's attitude and perspective as to what they choose to think and believe. ~ Clough

Today, my last day in the office, I've decided to dedicate a little Shakespeare... :)

Its curtains on this job... its been a wild show...

All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances,
And one man in his time plays many parts,
His acts being seven ages.

As You Like It Act 2, scene 7, 139–143

"When I hear somebody say, Life is hard, I am always tempted to ask, Compared to what?"

Nice Friend... very nice.
I have to share one... I started a board at work, so every morning I work I put one quote up. I have Tuesday off, I went in on Wed and this is what it said...
"A face without freckles is like a nights sky without stars." Love it... ;)

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Nice Friend....very nice.
I have to share one...I started a board at work, so every morning i work I put one quote up. I have Tuesday off, I went in on Wed and this is what it said....
"A face without freckles is like a nights sky without stars." Love it...;)

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I am always telling my little ones when they point out a freckle on their arm or on my face and ask what is that... I whisper to them softly, "It is where the angels kissed you!" (or me)

This week my daughter took my grandson, age three to NYC for a few days. A man on the subway had what was probably age spots as he was quite old. My grandson first asked what that was then my grandson said quietly, "It's where the angels kissed you!" Another older lady who had marks on her face broke out in a smile that would have lit up Manhattan!

Rebby, my kids think that when they make their shoulder blades stick out... they are showing their wings... for when they become an angel.;)
I love your little tales, I love how they are so close to you and I believe that lady could have lit up Manhattan! Those are your grandkids... :):):)

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I am always telling my little ones when they point out a freckle on their arm or on my face and ask what is that....I whisper to them softly, "It is where the angels kissed you!" (or me)

This week my daughter took my grandson, age three to NYC for a few days. A man on the subway had what was probably age spots as he was quite old. My grandson first asked what that was then my grandson said quietly, "It's where the angels kissed you!" Another older lady who had marks on her face broke out in a smile that would have lit up Manhattan!

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Jreb
I had to spread the rep , but I love this story :) It's so refreshing hearing stories about kids being polite but genuine about it :p

Still one of my faves...

If you can't stand for something, you will fall for nothing"
At least that is the way I remember it;)

Or is it...."if you don't stand for something , you will fall for anything?" Whatever it is, it is so true, and I love it... lol

My favorite has always been:
"If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each man's life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility" - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

"To acquire knowledge, one most study but to acquire wisdom one must observe."


"The best way to predict the future is to create it!"

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Rebby, my kids think that when they make their shoulder blades stick out......they are showing their wings...for when they become an angel.;)
I love your little tales, I love how they are so close to you and i believe that lady could have lit up Manhattan!! Those are your grandkids.....:):):)

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I love the little shoulder blade/wing story! Precious times and they pass all too fast.

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Jreb
I had to spread the rep , but I love this story :) It's so refreshing hearing stories about kids being polite but genuine about it :p

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Friend, I tried "Rate this Answer" but said I had to spread the rep first also. Seems you have become one of my angels on this site. About the time I need your comments or posts, there you are. Thank you!

Thank you to all of you. I guess God thinks I need lots of angels lately and His provision is terrific. :p Thank you for being willing participants!

Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.
-Thomas Carlyle

One thing you can't recycle is wasted time.
-Anonymous

And the ever famous:

Where there's a will there's a way.
-English Proverb

"Change is inevitable-except from vending machines."
-Robert C. Gallagher

It's so nice to see that this thread is still going and still has its wealth of amazing quotes! I've been busy lately, changing jobs, moving to FL, etc. etc. but thanks for keeping it running! :)

Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open. ~John Barrymore