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He who praises another enriches himself far more than he does the one praised. To praise is an investment in happiness. The poorest human being has something to give that the richest could not buy.

George Matthew Adams

He who praises another enriches himself far more than he does the one praised. To praise is an investment in happiness. The poorest human being has something to give that the richest could not buy.

Tags: applause

Courage is heartworth making itself felt in deeds. It never waits for chances it makes chances.

George Matthew Adams

Courage is heartworth making itself felt in deeds. It never waits for chances it makes chances.

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About Author
George Matthew Adams (August 23, 1878 – October 29, 1962) was an American newspaper columnist and founder of the George Matthew Adams Newspaper Service, which syndicated comic strips and columns to newspapers for five decades. His own writings were circulated widely to The Gettysburg Times and many other newspapers.

The organized person ... makes the most of his time and goes to his bed for the night perfectly relaxed for rest and renewal.

George Matthew Adams

The organized person ... makes the most of his time and goes to his bed for the night perfectly relaxed for rest and renewal.

Tags: one, day

Sailing a boat calls for quick action, a blending of feeling with the wind and water as well as with the very heart and soul of the boat itself. Sailing teaches alertness and courage, and gives in ret...

George Matthew Adams

Sailing a boat calls for quick action, a blending of feeling with the wind and water as well as with the very heart and soul of the boat itself. Sailing teaches alertness and courage, and gives in ret...

Tags: courage, peace, water

It is easier to win than to fail. Everybody sides with the winner. But the failure walks alone.

George Matthew Adams

It is easier to win than to fail. Everybody sides with the winner. But the failure walks alone.

Tags: alone, win, winner

If we would keep filling our minds with the picture of happy things ahead many worries and anxieties and perhaps ill health would naturally melt away.... Always expect the best. Then if you have to...

George Matthew Adams

If we would keep filling our minds with the picture of happy things ahead many worries and anxieties and perhaps ill health would naturally melt away.... Always expect the best. Then if you have to...

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What you think means more than anything else in your life.

George Matthew Adams

What you think means more than anything else in your life.

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A cheerful frame of mind reinforced by relaxation which in itself banishes fatigue is the medicine that puts all ghosts of fear on the run.

George Matthew Adams

A cheerful frame of mind reinforced by relaxation which in itself banishes fatigue is the medicine that puts all ghosts of fear on the run.

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He who does not get fun and enjoyment out of every day ... needs to reorganize his life.

George Matthew Adams

He who does not get fun and enjoyment out of every day ... needs to reorganize his life.

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Each day can be one of triumph if you keep up your interests.

George Matthew Adams

Each day can be one of triumph if you keep up your interests.

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There are high spots in all of our lives and most of them have come about through encouragement from someone else. I don't care how great, how famous or successful a man or woman may be, each hungers...

George Matthew Adams

There are high spots in all of our lives and most of them have come about through encouragement from someone else. I don't care how great, how famous or successful a man or woman may be, each hungers...

Tags: famous, great, man, woman

As soon as you open your eyes in the morning you can square away for a happy and successful day. It's the mood and the purpose at the inception of each day that are the important facts in charting yo...

George Matthew Adams

As soon as you open your eyes in the morning you can square away for a happy and successful day. It's the mood and the purpose at the inception of each day that are the important facts in charting yo...

Tags: mornings

If we had no regard for others' feelings or fortune we would grow cold and indifferent to life itself.

George Matthew Adams

If we had no regard for others' feelings or fortune we would grow cold and indifferent to life itself.

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In this life we get only those things for which we hunt for which we strive and for which we are willing to sacrifice.

George Matthew Adams

In this life we get only those things for which we hunt for which we strive and for which we are willing to sacrifice.

Tags: goals

Fortify yourself with a flock of friends! You can select them at random write to one dine with one visit one or take your problems to one. There is always at least one who will understand inspire...

George Matthew Adams

Fortify yourself with a flock of friends! You can select them at random write to one dine with one visit one or take your problems to one. There is always at least one who will understand inspire...

Tags: friendship

We can accomplish almost anything within our ability if we but think that we can!

George Matthew Adams

We can accomplish almost anything within our ability if we but think that we can!

Tags: enthusiasm, success

A cheerful frame of mind, reinforced by relaxation... is the medicine that puts all ghosts of fear on the run.

George Matthew Adams

A cheerful frame of mind, reinforced by relaxation... is the medicine that puts all ghosts of fear on the run.

Tags: fear, mind, medicine, run