Vermont Is A Small State Which Makes

Anyone Who Does Anything To Help A Child In His Life Is A Hero To Me.

I Don't Think Anyone Can Grow Unless He's Loved Exactly As He Is Now, Appreciated For What He Is Rather Than What He Will Be.

I Hope You're Proud Of Yourself For The Times You've Said "yes," When All It Meant Was Extra Work For You And Was Seemingly Helpful Only To Someone Else.

I'm Proud Of You For The Times You Came In Second, Or Third, Or Fourth, But What You Did Was The Best You Have Ever Done

A Young Apprentice Applied To A Master Carpenter For A Job. The Older Man Asked Him, "do You Know Your Trade?" "yes, Sir!" The Young Man Replied Proudly. "have You Ever Made A Mistake?" The Older Man Inquired. "no, Sir!" The Young Man Answered, Feeling Certain He Would Get The Job. "then There's No Way I'm Going To Hire You," Said The Master Carpenter, "because When You Make One, You Won't Know How To Fix It.