Lessons From Life

A CHILD that learns to live with ridicule
Learns to be timid.
A CHILD that lives with criticism
Learns to condemn.
A CHILD that lives with distrust
learns to be deceitful.
A CHILD that lives with antagonism
learns to be hostile.
A CHILD that lives with affection
learns to love.
A CHILD that lives with encouragement
learns confidence.
A CHILD that lives with truth
learns justice.
A CHILD that lives with praise
learns to appreciate.
A CHILD that lives with sharing
learns to be considerate.
A CHILD that lives with knowledge
learns wisdom.
A CHILD that lives with patience
learns to be tolerant.
A CHILD that lives with happiness
will find love and beauty.