There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One is roots; the other, wings.

Hodding Carter

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Tell kids stories about your failures.

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Dad taught me everything I know. Unfortunately, he didn't teach me everything he knows.

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I wish I had played team sports. I think every kid should. Teamwork builds character - teaches people about leadership and cooperation.

We can bring positive energy into our daily lives by smiling more, talking to strangers in line, replacing handshakes with hugs, and calling our friends just to tell them we love them.

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