If a child lives with criticism,
he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with ridicule,
he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with tolerance,
he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement,
he learns to have confidence.
If a child lives with fairness,
he learns justice.
If a child lives with approval,
he learns to know himself.
If a child lives with love around him,
he learns to bring love into the world.
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