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If a child lives with criticism, it learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility, it learns to fight.
If a child lives with fear, it learns to be apprehensive,
If a child lives with pity, it learns to feel sorry for itself,
If a child lives with ridicule, it learns to be shy.
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If a child lives with tolerance, it learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement, it learns confidence.
If a child lives with praise, it learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with fairness, it learns to be just.
If a child lives with security, it learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval, it learns to like itself.
If a child lives with acceptance, it learns to find love in the world.