To bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility – these are marks of maturity and graciousness.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDOur words reveal our thoughts; our manners mirror our self-esteem; our actions reflect our character; our habits predict the future.
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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Will someone else’s life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
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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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Vow to be valiant. Resolve to be radiant. Determine to be dynamic. Strive to be sincere. Aspire to be attuned.
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We are more than what we do much more than what we accomplish far more than what we possess.
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There is one thing we can do better than anyone else: we can be ourselves.
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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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Do more than believe: practice.
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In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding; hostile or humble; furious or forgiving.
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The greatest failure is the failure to try.
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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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A life lived without forgiveness is a prison.
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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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Our words reveal our thoughts; our manners mirror our self-esteem; our actions reflect our character; our habits predict the future.
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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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