Emma Walton Hamilton Quotes

Mom was never self-pitying. She was ferociously focused on making sure that everyone understood that she knew how fortunate she has been.

Emma Walton Hamilton

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• There is only one true thing: instantly paint what you see. When you've got it, you've got it. When you haven't, you begin again. All the rest is humbug.

  

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• It is to be regretted that few persons who have arrived at any degree of eminence or fame, have written Memorials of themselves, at least such as have embraced their private as well as their public life.

  

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• Undeniably, character does count for our citizens, out communities, and our Nation, and this week we celebrate the importance of character in our individual lives... core ethical values of trustworthiness, fairness, responsibility, caring, respect, and citizenship form the foundation of our democracy, our economy, and our society... Instilling sound character in our children is essential to maintaining the strength of our Nation into the 21st century.

  

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• You will not accept credit that is due to another, or harbor jealousy of an explorer who is more fortunate.

  

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• Mom was never self-pitying. She was ferociously focused on making sure that everyone understood that she knew how fortunate she has been.

  

  Emma Walton Hamilton
  • Focused
  • Fortunate
  • Self-pity