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Feb 19 2018

When Life Gives You Lemons; Make Lemonade

“A pessimist is someone who makes difficulties of his opportunities.  An optimist is one who makes opportunities out of his difficulties” 

(President Harry S. Truman)

It has often been said, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”  Lemons by themselves are sour.  Lemons with sugar and water become delicious lemonade.

This phrase is a reminder to us about making the best of things that come our way.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Personal Growth · Tagged: Attitude, Charles Swindoll, Choices, Ron White

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