To bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility – these are marks of maturity and graciousness.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDMan, like the bridge, was designed to carry the load of the moment, not the combined weight of a year at once.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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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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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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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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The more patient we are, the more understanding we become.
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Do more than be fair: be kind.
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Our greatest challenge-our greatest opportunity-is found in these words: ‘Choose ye this day.’
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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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The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall.
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Do more than believe: practice.
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Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
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Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
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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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Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.
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Men never plan to be failures; they simply fail to plan to be successful.
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Forgiveness from others is charity; from God, grace; from oneself, wisdom.
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