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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.

William Arthur Ward

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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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Gift God Gratitude Thankful Yourself
Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”
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Everyone has a common, yet unique, responsibility to the future: to make the most of today.
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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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Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
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Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.
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Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.
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Difference Dream People Preparation
Our greatest challenge-our greatest opportunity-is found in these words: ‘Choose ye this day.’
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Challenge Greatness Opportunity Ourselves Present Word
A friend is one who joyfully sings with you when you are on the mountaintop, and silently walks beside you through the valley.
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Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.
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Break Hard Time Man
It is wise to direct your anger towards problems – not people; to focus your energies on answers – not excuses.
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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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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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The more patient we are, the more understanding we become.
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Happiness is an inside job.
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Forgiveness from others is charity; from God, grace; from oneself, wisdom.
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