The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDCuriosity is the wick in the candle of learning.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, for love and friends. Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
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Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.
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The adventure of life is to learn.
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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain – he is inspired by it.
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‘If only’ is the excuse of the loser; ‘I can’ is the affirmation of the winner.
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Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.
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There is one thing we can do better than anyone else: we can be ourselves.
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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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Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
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A complaining tongue reveals an ungrateful heart.
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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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Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
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The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall.
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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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It is wise to direct your anger towards problems – not people; to focus your energies on answers – not excuses.
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