“I want to thank everyone for voting for us, and passing the e-mails along to your friends. We have been so encouraged by everyone's replies and support.”

“She has been the most influential person in my singing career because she's so inspiring and encouraging. My parents have also been great.”

“There is certainly a heightened awareness of identity theft. People are being encouraged to watch what's going on and monitor their credit reports and I don't think that's going to subside.”

“This dynamic week celebrates small business owners' accomplishments, but also encourages these winners to continue their growth. You embody self-reliance, perseverance, hard work and optimism.”

“We just want people to know we're out in the community, that we do a lot of great things and to encourage people to stop by and visit and not be intimidated by our name.”

“They know that when women succeed their profits go up dramatically so they've been willing to try all sorts of ways of being flexible and encouraging for women.”

“Our best teachers do more than impart facts and figures - they inspire and encourage students and instill a true desire to learn. That's a fine art in itself.”

I went on spouting bullshit Encouragements as Gus's parents, arm in arm, hugged each other and nodded at every word. Funerals, I had decided, are for the living.

Spiritual dreams are meant to comfort us during difficult times, show us how much we have grown, and encourage us to go to a higher level.

Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary. Real love is simple, everyday kind of thing. A smile, a hug, an encouragement. Continuous love without effort.