To the optimist all doors have handles and hinges; to the pessimist, all doors have locks and latches.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDReal optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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Friendship flourishes at the fountain of forgiveness.
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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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Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.
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Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.
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Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.
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Encourage me, and I will not forget you.
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Will someone else’s life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
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Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.
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The more we count the blessings we have, the less we crave the luxuries we haven’t.
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It is wise to direct your anger towards problems – not people; to focus your energies on answers – not excuses.
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Vow to be valiant. Resolve to be radiant. Determine to be dynamic. Strive to be sincere. Aspire to be attuned.
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‘If only’ is the excuse of the loser; ‘I can’ is the affirmation of the winner.
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What you believe is more important than what you possess. What you live is more lasting than what you profess. Whom you inspire is more significant than whom you impress.
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Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.
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Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
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