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.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDFailure is delay, but not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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Happiness is an inside job.
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Faith is knowing there is an ocean because you have seen a brook.
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Our greatest challenge-our greatest opportunity-is found in these words: ‘Choose ye this day.’
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Love is more than a noun-it is a verb; it is more than a feeling-it is caring, sharing, helping, sacrificing.
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To the optimist all doors have handles and hinges; to the pessimist, all doors have locks and latches.
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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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Vow to be valiant. Resolve to be radiant. Determine to be dynamic. Strive to be sincere. Aspire to be attuned.
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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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The winner asks, “May I help?” The loser asks, “Do you expect me to do that?”
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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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If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.
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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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Man, like the bridge, was designed to carry the load of the moment, not the combined weight of a year at once.
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When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.
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If you would be interesting, be interested, if you would be pleased, be pleasing, if you would be loved, be loveable, if you would be helped be helpful.
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