America was indebted to immigration for her settlement and prosperity. That part of America which had encouraged them most, had advanced most rapidly in population, agriculture and the arts.

Since new developments are the products of a creative mind, we must therefore stimulate and encourage that type of mind in every way possible.

I was not encouraged to follow the career of a writer, because my parents thought that I was going to starve to death. They thought nobody can make a living from being a writer in Brazil. They were not wrong.

In the long term we can hope that religion will change the nature of man and reduce conflict. But history is not encouraging in this respect. The bloodiest wars in history have been religious wars.

Only selfless service can encourage a person to reach the higher state of humanity.

Nine tenths of education is encouragement.

Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.

Virtues are acquired through endeavor Which rests wholly upon yourself. So to praise others for their virtues Can but encourage one's own efforts.

Charity does not mean that the land should be full of beggars. We can provide some support and means for the beggars but provide food clothing and other conveniences in such a way that you are not encouraging laziness and begging.

See in everyone the Lord Himself moving in that form. Do not talk evil of others, see only good in them. Welcome every chance to help others to console others and to encourage others along the spiritual path.

Flatter me and I may not believe you. Criticize me and I may not like you. Ignore me and I may not forgive you. Encourage me and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.

I have always been one to encourage perseverance.

I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.

So we know that it's not enough for us to simply encourage more people to study abroad. We also need to make sure that they can actually afford it.

The inherent purpose of American government is let people seek their own goals and to encourage them to be responsible on the various adventures they have on their way to those goals good bad and otherwise.

Listen to the desires of your children. Encourage them and then give them the autonomy to make their own decision.

There's much to be said for feeling numb. Time passes more quickly. You eat less and because numbness encourages laziness you do fewer things good or bad and the world's probably a better place for it.

The American taxpayer should not be treated more shabbily than debtors from other nations and we should be encouraging other nations to help rebuild Iraq's economy.

I don't encourage people to choose any sort of sexuality.

I've always been - you know my personality is motivating and encouraging. And so I'm just being who God made me to be.