To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDReal optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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To bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility – these are marks of maturity and graciousness.
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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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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain – he is inspired by it.
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The essence of life is to care. The beauty of life is to give.
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I have the opportunity, once more to right some wrongs, to pray for peace, to plant some trees, and sing more joyful songs.
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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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Raised voices lower esteem. Hot tempers cool friendships. Loose tongues stretch truth. Swelled heads shrink influence. Sharp words dull respect.
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If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.
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Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
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The adventure of life is to learn.
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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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There is one thing we can do better than anyone else: we can be ourselves.
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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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Enthusiasm is the match that lights the candle of achievement.
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Men never plan to be failures; they simply fail to plan to be successful.
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