WORDS of WISDOM

WORDS - Words are the counters of wise men, and the money of fools

- Hobbes

SMILE - "People who are always smiling not only make their own lives more joyful, but what is more, they are more productive people in their work and have a greater ability to live up to their responsibilities. They are more prepared to face difficulties and to find expedient solutions for them. They are prolific workers who benefit themselves and others."

Much that in appearance is harmful is in fact a blessing

William James said: "Our handicaps help us to an extent that we never expected. So being an orphan, blind, poor, or away from home and comfort are all conditions that may lead you to accomplishment and distinction, to advancement and contribution."

A poet said:

"Allah can bestow His blessings through trials that are small or large,

And He puts some to trial by giving them of His blessings."

Strive to help others

Aristotle said: "The ideal person is he who takes pleasure in serving others, and who is ashamed when others do things for him, since showing compassion is a sign of superiority, while receiving it is a sign of failure."

More concise and to the point is the following hadith:

"The Upper Hand is better than the Lower Hand."

The upper hand refers to the giving hand, and the lower one refers to the receiving hand.

Blessings in disguise

Dr. Samuel Johnson said:

"The habit of looking on the bright side in every circumstance is more valuable than having a large income."

One of our pious predecessors said to someone:

"Verily, I see upon you the signs of blessings, and my advice to you is to lock your blessings up and keep them safe by being thankful."

You are created unique

Angelo Battero wrote thirteen books and thousands of articles related to the topic of child education. He once wrote:

"There is none more miserable than the one who grows up not being himself, who grows up imitating others in appearance and thought."

Every person has his own idiosyncrasies, talents, and abilities, so no one should fuse his personality into that of another