Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.
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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It is wise to direct your anger towards problems – not people; to focus your energies on answers – not excuses.
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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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Once trust is tarnished, it is hard to restore it to its original glow.
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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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If you would be interesting, be interested, if you would be pleased, be pleasing, if you would be loved, be loveable, if you would be helped be helpful.
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A success is one who decided to succeed and worked. A failure is one who decided to succeed and wished.
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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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Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.
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Do more than be fair: be kind.
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Faith is knowing there is an ocean because you have seen a brook.
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The winner asks, “May I help?” The loser asks, “Do you expect me to do that?”
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A friend is one with whom you are comfortable, to whom you are loyal, through whom you are blessed, and for whom you are grateful.
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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain – he is inspired by it.
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Men never plan to be failures; they simply fail to plan to be successful.
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The adventure of life is to learn.
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