lessons from life

I read this poem today on a brochure I had at work. I love it and I wanted to share it with everyone.

Lessons From Life by Ronald Russell (1971)

A child that lives with ridicule learns to be timid
A child that lives with criticism learns to condemn
A child that lives with distrust learns to be deceitful
A child that lives with antagonism learns to be hostile

A child that lives with affection learns to love
A child that lives with encouragement learns confidence
A child that lives with truth learns justice
A child that lives with praise learns to appreciate

A child that lives with sharing learns to be considerate
A child that lives with knowledge learns wisdom
A child that lives with patience learns to be tolerant
A child that lives with happiness will find love and beauty