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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Quote du jour/Sir John Templeton


How wonderful it would be if we could help our children and grandchildren to learn thanksgiving at an early age. Thanksgiving opens the doors. It changes a child's personality. A child is resentful, negative—or thankful. Thankful children want to give, they radiate happiness, they draw people.
Sir John Templeton
(1912-2008)

22 comments:

  1. Lisa at GreenbowNovember 24, 2010 at 9:19:00 AM EST

    Amen. I hope you and yours have a happy Thanksgiving feast together.

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  2. NanNovember 24, 2010 at 10:45:00 AM EST

    Lisa, thank you, and a wonderful day to you, too! I will be writing about our most unusual Thanksgiving. :<)

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  3. Pamela Terry and EdwardNovember 24, 2010 at 11:27:00 AM EST

    Amen, and amen.
    Wishing you a lovely Thanksgiving, Nan!

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  4. RebeccaNovember 24, 2010 at 11:39:00 AM EST

    Great quote...applicable to adult personalities, too!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  5. NanNovember 24, 2010 at 11:44:00 AM EST

    And to you, Pamela and Rebecca!

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  6. JoanneNovember 24, 2010 at 12:04:00 PM EST

    Fabulous Quote! I just love it!
    Happy Thanksgiving Nan and family!
    from Joanne, who can't wait to read about your unusual Thanksgiving celebration...at the new house???:)

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  7. NanNovember 24, 2010 at 1:26:00 PM EST

    Thanks, Joanne; and nope -not nearly as normal as that!

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  8. Donna - Avon Musings....November 24, 2010 at 1:44:00 PM EST

    Hi Nan:

    Thanks for posting this wonderful quote. How very, very true it is. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving Nan.

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  9. NanNovember 24, 2010 at 2:35:00 PM EST

    Thank you so much, Donna.

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  10. AnonymousNovember 24, 2010 at 4:08:00 PM EST

    Perfect quote; I try to keep up with special days in other countries but this year I have failed to do so. Happiness nevertheless to all, wherever and whenever.

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  11. NanNovember 24, 2010 at 4:20:00 PM EST

    Thank you, wild somerset child!

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  12. YvetteNovember 24, 2010 at 4:35:00 PM EST

    Great quote, Nan. I hope you and your family will have a wonderful Thanksgiving day. Another holiday season on our doorstep - I can hardly believe how quickly the time flies.

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  13. StaciNovember 24, 2010 at 5:33:00 PM EST

    Excellent quote and oh so true!

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  14. NanNovember 24, 2010 at 7:55:00 PM EST

    Yvette, I know just what you mean.

    Staci, it really is so good.

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  15. J.G.November 24, 2010 at 8:57:00 PM EST

    And those children turn into adults who are wonderful to be around, too!

    Have a lovely day, Nan!

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  16. LauraNovember 25, 2010 at 12:18:00 AM EST

    What a wonderful quote!!!

    Happy Thanksgiving Nan!

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  17. clairzNovember 25, 2010 at 8:07:00 AM EST

    Perfect quote. And a lovely header photo.

    Happy Thanksgiving, Nan, to you and your family!

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  18. NanNovember 25, 2010 at 8:22:00 AM EST

    J.G., Laura, and Clair, thanks and the same to you!

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  19. LesNovember 25, 2010 at 10:16:00 AM EST

    Happy Thanksgiving to you, Tom and the kids, Nan. xoxo

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  20. NanNovember 25, 2010 at 10:29:00 AM EST

    Thanks so much, Les, and right back atcha!

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  21. Beth FNovember 26, 2010 at 10:05:00 AM EST

    Beautiful quote for the holiday season.

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  22. NanNovember 26, 2010 at 10:34:00 AM EST

    It sure is, Beth. I've had it in my quotes folder for a while, and this seemed the perfect time to post it.

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