Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDTo bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility – these are marks of maturity and graciousness.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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Men never plan to be failures; they simply fail to plan to be successful.
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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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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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It is wise to direct your anger towards problems – not people; to focus your energies on answers – not excuses.
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When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.
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‘If only’ is the excuse of the loser; ‘I can’ is the affirmation of the winner.
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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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Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.
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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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Raised voices lower esteem. Hot tempers cool friendships. Loose tongues stretch truth. Swelled heads shrink influence. Sharp words dull respect.
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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.
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Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
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The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.
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Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.
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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain – he is inspired by it.
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