Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDSuccess never resides in the world of weak wishes, but in the palace of purposeful plans and prayerful persistence.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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The more patient we are, the more understanding we become.
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The greatest failure is the failure to try.
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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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To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.
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The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.
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Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.
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Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
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Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.
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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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A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strenghs; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.
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A complaining tongue reveals an ungrateful heart.
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Men never plan to be failures; they simply fail to plan to be successful.
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To the optimist all doors have handles and hinges; to the pessimist, all doors have locks and latches.
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Today is a most unusual day, because we have never lived it before; we will never live it again; it is the only day we have.
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Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.
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