encouragement, n.Definitions

Encouragement is nine tenths of education.

Encouragement is compared to instruction in that while instruction does much, encouragement does everything.

Encouragement is important — a pat on the back is good for a man's backbone.

Encouragement is like premium gasoline. It helps to take the knock out of living.

Encouragement is a good thing. A slap on the back often pushes out the chest.

Encouragement is to confirm a fool in a folly that is beginning to

Encouragement is as the sun after a shower when it follows upon censure.

Encouragement is what a girl uses to make a slow man think he's a fast worker.