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Robert Powell

I have found that a smile and a stick will carry you through all right, and in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred it is the smile that does the trick.

Robert Powell

Smile

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The quote means that being friendly and kind usually helps you succeed in difficult situations, while force or threats are rarely needed. Most of the time, a positive attitude is enough to solve problems and get what you want.

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