Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDA complaining tongue reveals an ungrateful heart.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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A pinch of praise is worth a pound of scorn. A dash of encouragement is more helpful than a dipper of pessimism. A cup of kindness is better than a cupboard of criticism.
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In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding; hostile or humble; furious or forgiving.
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We can learn much from wise words, little from wisecracks, and less from wise guys.
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Happiness is an inside job.
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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain – he is inspired by it.
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The adventure of life is to learn.
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Optimists enrich the present, enhance the future, challenge the improbable and attain the impossible.
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Enthusiasm is the match that lights the candle of achievement.
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The greatest failure is the failure to try.
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The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
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Men never plan to be failures; they simply fail to plan to be successful.
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Commend while others are criticizing, persist while others are quitting.
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Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.
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Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.
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Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.
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