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Flying off the handle sometimes causes hammers and humans to lose their heads, as well as their effectiveness.

William Arthur Ward

The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall.
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Difference Perspective Thinking
Our words reveal our thoughts; our manners mirror our self-esteem; our actions reflect our character; our habits predict the future.
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Action Character Future Habit Ourselves Reflection Thinking Word Worth
The greatest ideas, the most profound thoughts, and the most beautiful poetry are born from the womb of silence.
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Beautiful Born Greatness Ideas Poetry Silence
Today is a most unusual day, because we have never lived it before; we will never live it again; it is the only day we have.
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Day Live
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
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Change Expectation Perspective Reality
A friend is one who joyfully sings with you when you are on the mountaintop, and silently walks beside you through the valley.
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Friendship Joy Silence Sing
Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.
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Learning Thinking
Three enemies of personal peace: regret over yesterday’s mistakes, anxiety over tomorrow’s problems, and ingratitude for today’s blessings.
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Anxiety Blessing Enemy Gratitude Mistake Peace Regret
Nothing limits achievement like small thinking; nothing expands possibilities like unleashed imagination.
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Achievement Limitation Possible Thinking
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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Explanation Goodness Greatness Inspirational
Raised voices lower esteem. Hot tempers cool friendships. Loose tongues stretch truth. Swelled heads shrink influence. Sharp words dull respect.
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Deep Friendship Respect Truth Voice Word
Our greatest challenge-our greatest opportunity-is found in these words: ‘Choose ye this day.’
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Challenge Greatness Opportunity Ourselves Present Word
Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.
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Destruction Wisdom Word
Vow to be valiant. Resolve to be radiant. Determine to be dynamic. Strive to be sincere. Aspire to be attuned.
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Character Determination Sincere
A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strenghs; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.
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Faith Fear Feeling Freedom Friendship Possible Spirit Strength True Weakness
The essence of life is to care. The beauty of life is to give.
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Care Generosity Life

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