What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. —Joseph Addison
“What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.”

Joseph Addison English essayist, poet, playwright and politician.

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S Sujoy from Bangalore MAY 16, 2018
I love it
sandor from L.A. SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
I agree. Sunshine is energy . Its the main source for all of life as we know it. To smile also takes energy. Positive energy is what makes life prosper, negative leads to death. By transmitting positive energy , we are promoters and sustainers of life it self.
norjanah camid from butuan city JULY 15, 2016
i like it.,..
savitri from Delhi JUNE 17, 2016
touch the heart
Judi from Pennsylvania JUNE 16, 2016
Smiles touch the heart
John from Blaenafon,Wales,UK JUNE 14, 2016
Smile and infect someone with happiness
Rita from Madison, WI JUNE 14, 2016
Let's make those we meet smile along our day!!!
Sheila from Lake Junaluska JUNE 14, 2016
As well as being there for each other. Kind words & deeds are part of friendship...
RJ from Valley of the Sun JUNE 14, 2016
...it NEVER hurts to smile. Someone once quoted it takes twice as many muscles (thus 2x the effort) to frown. It's a law of nature, it's easier to smile.
Lorene from Washington JUNE 14, 2016
So true. I have had people simply say thanks for the smile.
Anonymous JUNE 14, 2016
Pass it on , pay it forward, if you would
NULL from NULL OCTOBER 21, 2014
sometimes its the little things, that make that difference, hey ? like a few words on a poster, they have helped me.
Claudia from Denver SEPTEMBER 12, 2014
I like this

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