If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love. Don't be surly at home, then go out in the street and start grinning 'Good morning' at total strangers.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Share your kindness with loved ones first instead of strangers.
- In plain terms
- Give your best smile to those you love.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat family with the same kindness as strangers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you reserve your best for?
Another view
Strangers sometimes need kindness more than family.
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