A friend is one who joyfully sings with you when you are on the mountaintop, and silently walks beside you through the valley.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD‘If only’ is the excuse of the loser; ‘I can’ is the affirmation of the winner.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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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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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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‘If only’ is the excuse of the loser; ‘I can’ is the affirmation of the winner.
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A life lived without forgiveness is a prison.
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Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.
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Flying off the handle sometimes causes hammers and humans to lose their heads, as well as their effectiveness.
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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.
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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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A complaining tongue reveals an ungrateful heart.
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I have the opportunity, once more to right some wrongs, to pray for peace, to plant some trees, and sing more joyful songs.
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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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Raised voices lower esteem. Hot tempers cool friendships. Loose tongues stretch truth. Swelled heads shrink influence. Sharp words dull respect.
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Our greatest challenge-our greatest opportunity-is found in these words: ‘Choose ye this day.’
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Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.
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Our words reveal our thoughts; our manners mirror our self-esteem; our actions reflect our character; our habits predict the future.
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