A spoonerism is a special kind of funny English error where a person accidentally switches the initial sounds of words. Here's a real-life spoonerism. What did the speaker actually mean to say?
The following words were written on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop in Crypts of Westminister Abbey:When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world .as I grew older and wiser , I discovered the world would not change ,so I shorted my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country .But it, too, seemed immovable.As I grow into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for changing only my family those closest to me , but alas ,they would have none of it.And now as I lie on my deathbed , I suddenly realize: if I had only changed myself first, then by example I would have changed my family .From their inspiration and encouragement, I would then have been able to better my country and, who knows, I may have even changed the world.
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If children live in criticism, they learn to condemn.If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.If children live with fear .they learn to be apprehensive.If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.If children live with ridicule, they learn to be shy.If children live with jealousy, they learn what envy is.If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.If children live with tolerance, they learn to be patient.If children live with encouragement, they learn to be confident.If children live with praise, they learn to appreciate.If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.If children live with acceptance, they learn to find love in the world .If children live with recognition, they learn to have goal.If children live with sharing, they learn to be generous.If children live with honesty and fairness, they learn what truth and justice are.If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those around them.If children live with friendliness, they learn that the world is a nice place in which to live.If children live with serenity, they learn to have peace of mind.With what are your children living?
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Spread love everywhere you go: first of all in your own house. Give love to your children, to your wife or husband, to a next door neighbor… let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, Kindness in your warm greeting.
