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 WARDDo more than be fair: be kind.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
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Failure is not fatal. Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. It should challenge us to new heights of accomplishments, not pull us to new depths of despair. From honest failure can come valuable experience.
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Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”
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Enthusiasm is the match that lights the candle of achievement.
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Encourage me, and I will not forget you.
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Everyone has a common, yet unique, responsibility to the future: to make the most of today.
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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.
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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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Raised voices lower esteem. Hot tempers cool friendships. Loose tongues stretch truth. Swelled heads shrink influence. Sharp words dull respect.
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Friendship flourishes at the fountain of forgiveness.
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Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.
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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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God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say ‘thank you?’
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We can learn much from wise words, little from wisecracks, and less from wise guys.
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