William Arthur Ward on blessing
William Arthur Ward79 quotes“The more we count the blessings we have, the less we crave the luxuries we haven’t.”
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Happiness is an inside job.
William Arthur WardWilliam Arthur Ward Will someone else’s life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
William Arthur WardWilliam Arthur Ward Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.
William Arthur WardWilliam Arthur Ward Our words reveal our thoughts; our manners mirror our self-esteem; our actions reflect our character; our habits predict the future.
William Arthur WardWilliam Arthur Ward Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.
William Arthur WardWilliam Arthur Ward Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
William Arthur WardWilliam Arthur Ward Friendship flourishes at the fountain of forgiveness.
William Arthur WardWilliam Arthur Ward There is one thing we can do better than anyone else: we can be ourselves.
William Arthur WardWilliam Arthur Ward A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.
William Arthur WardWilliam Arthur Ward In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding; hostile or humble; furious or forgiving.
William Arthur WardWilliam Arthur Ward Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.
William Arthur WardWilliam Arthur Ward Man, like the bridge, was designed to carry the load of the moment, not the combined weight of a year at once.
William Arthur WardWilliam Arthur Ward The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.
William Arthur WardWilliam Arthur Ward The greatest ideas, the most profound thoughts, and the most beautiful poetry are born from the womb of silence.
William Arthur WardWilliam Arthur Ward 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.
William Arthur WardWilliam Arthur Ward Success never resides in the world of weak wishes, but in the palace of purposeful plans and prayerful persistence.
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Gratitude lifts our eyes off the things we lack so we might see the blessings we possess.
Max LucadoMax Lucado Heavenly Father and Mother, make us thankful for all the blessings of this life, and make us ever mindful of the patient hands that oft in weariness spread our tables and prepare our daily food. For humanity’s sake, Amen.
Elizabeth Cady StantonElizabeth Cady Stanton It is a most blessed thing to be subject to the sovereignty of God.
John CalvinJohn Calvin Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed was the ninth beatitude.
Alexander PopeAlexander Pope I’m blessed and I thank God for every day for everything that happens for me.
Lil WayneLil Wayne Why will people go astray when they have this blessed Book to guide them?
Michael FaradayMichael Faraday And, when it comes to counting our blessings; we humans are all bad at math.
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