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“A man who called everyone a damn fool is like a man who damns the weather. He only shows that he is not adapted to his environment, not that the environment is wrong.”

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“The author perceptively outlines what might be an underrated aspect of his subject and of many others whose public achievements are of note – a "gift for friendship". McCullough says Adams, despite his towering intellect and curmudgeonly demeanor, had a soft heart for other people and a genuine interest in their particulars.”

Friendship Curiosity Friendliness Graciousness

Book:John Adams

Source: John Adams

“The Internet has given us the illusion of intimacy. We read someone's books, articles, sermons, or watch their videos online, and we feel we know them, so why not share what we think is wrong? But that illusion of intimacy is just that – an illusion. It distracts us from the important principle of reaching out to them personally first, and making the sometimes difficult effort of keeping it private and saving the relationship.”

Social Media Graciousness

Author:Phil Cooke

“Too many people are too angry about language too much of the time. This time could be better spent listening, learning, and enjoying the vast variety of human language around them.”

Communication Graciousness

Book:You Are What You Speak: Grammar Grouches, Language Laws, and the Politics of Identity

Source: You Are What You Speak: Grammar Grouches, Language Laws, and the Politics of Identity

“After American titan and presidential father Joseph P. Kennedy suffered a stroke that impacted one side of his body, guests pretended not to notice the impact. Jackie Kennedy, however, held the impacted hand and kissed the affected side of his face, facing his disability and giving him the courage to do so.”

Friendship Comfort Sympathy Graciousness

Book:Grace and Power: The Private World of the Kennedy White House

Source: Grace and Power: The Private World of the Kennedy White House

“The life I've lived What more can one ask for Apart from a grand exit Slit of the wrist Total bliss”

Pain Suicide Sarcasm Graciousness

Author:Nomzamo Nhlumayo

“We are not judges for ourselves until circumstances call us to act.”

Understanding Perspective Graciousness

Author:Abigail Adams

“Blessed is the man who has the gift of making friends; for it is one of God's best gifts. It involves many things, but above all, the power of going out of oneself, and seeing and appreciating whatever is noble and living in another man.”

Friendship Encouragement Selflessness Graciousness

Book:Tom Brown at Oxford

Source: Tom Brown at Oxford

“Stay strong; brighter days lie ahead. Keep moving.”

Life Inspirational Inspiration Motivational Motivation Attitude Positive

Book:The Light in the Heart

Source: The Light in the Heart

“She was never satisfied with anything less than perfection, but she was no grind. She was too interested in people.”

Friendship Curiosity Graciousness

Book:The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism

Source: The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism

“We are to be generous not just in the results of our work, but also IN our work.”

Discipleship Graciousness Servanthood

Book:What's Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done

Source: What's Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done

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