Living Out Loud: Smiling is contagious

March 10, 2008

Smiling is contagious

(a Thought for the Week)

“There are hundreds of languages in the world, but a smile speaks them all.” ~ Unknown

“What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.” ~ Joseph Addison

“A smile is nearly always inspired by another smile.” ~ Unknown

“Nobody needs a smile so much as the one who has none to give. So get used to smiling heart-warming smiles, and you will spread sunshine in a sometimes dreary world.” ~ Lawrence G. Lovasik

“Smile, for everyone lacks self-confidence and more than any other one thing a smile reassures them.” ~ Andre Maurois

“Always wear a smile. The gift of life will then be yours to give.” ~ Rabbi Nachman

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10 Mar 2008 08:51:00 | Inspiration, Positivity, Quotes, Thought for the Week

1 Comment

It's amazing how one smile can change the way people will react towards you or how they will perceive you. I used to be a person who didn't like smiling all that much. But when I started smiling more often, people felt more interested to talk to me and engage in conversations. We don't really notice it either but sometimes, a small smile is no smile at all.

Posted by: Jay, writer Memberspeed.com | March 12, 2008 at 03:17 AM

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