The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDOur greatest challenge-our greatest opportunity-is found in these words: ‘Choose ye this day.’
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.
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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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We are more than what we do much more than what we accomplish far more than what we possess.
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The winner asks, “May I help?” The loser asks, “Do you expect me to do that?”
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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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Once trust is tarnished, it is hard to restore it to its original glow.
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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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Commend while others are criticizing, persist while others are quitting.
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Three enemies of personal peace: regret over yesterday’s mistakes, anxiety over tomorrow’s problems, and ingratitude for today’s blessings.
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Faith is knowing there is an ocean because you have seen a brook.
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To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.
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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 more we count the blessings we have, the less we crave the luxuries we haven’t.
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Everyone has a common, yet unique, responsibility to the future: to make the most of today.
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Delays, disappointments and defeats cause quitters to give up in resignation; losers, to give in the frustration; winners, to come through with determination.
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