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Florence Dolphyne Quotes

born 1938 Ghana

Florence Abena Dolphyne(born in 1938) is a Ghanaian linguist and academic. She was the first female professor and first female pro-vice chancellor of the University of Ghana.

Ghana
Academics
Linguists

Also known as: Florence Abena Dolphyne

Random Florence Dolphyne quote

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The golden rule; do unto others as you would have them do to you.

Faith; have faith that God is in control of your life. Trust him and depend on him for courage to overcome your challenges.

Treat people with respect no matter who they are. Don’t allow your challenges to negatively affect the good relationships you have built.

Everyone needs someone they can freely relate to and confide in. No matter how high you rise, preserve the bonds with people who can relate to you with sincerity.

Cultivate a good work ethic. Avoid excuses and don’t disappoint those who depend on you.

Prayer; I always start my day with prayer to thank God for keeping me alive and safe. I also ask him for wisdom and strength to go through the day.

Your age or gender does not determine whether you have leadership potential. Don’t let them deter you.

Take responsibility and say sorry if you must. It can heal many wounds and resolve complex situations.

Avoid excuses; avoid blaming others and giving excuses. Face up to situations, even when they are unpleasant, and deal with them.

I took extra interest in guiding and nurturing students along their academic path because it was one of the things that made her fulfilled.

Most of the lessons which influenced her successful career in academia were passed on by her father who took keen interest in her upbringing.

Treasure the gift of family, not just nuclear but also extended. It’s a highly beneficial network. The family unit must be nurtured and preserved.

Fathers should not leave the responsibility of the upbringing of the girl-child to women alone because if fathers contribute to the raising of the child, it will go a long way to benefit this country.

Having a daughter is not punishment.

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Florence Dolphyne (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.