Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDWill someone else’s life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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Men never plan to be failures; they simply fail to plan to be successful.
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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain – he is inspired by it.
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Encourage me, and I will not forget you.
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Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
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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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What you believe is more important than what you possess. What you live is more lasting than what you profess. Whom you inspire is more significant than whom you impress.
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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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Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.
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Once trust is tarnished, it is hard to restore it to its original glow.
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Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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Friendship flourishes at the fountain of forgiveness.
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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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Happiness is an inside job.
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Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.
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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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Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.
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Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.
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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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Raised voices lower esteem. Hot tempers cool friendships. Loose tongues stretch truth. Swelled heads shrink influence. Sharp words dull respect.
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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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It is wise to direct your anger towards problems – not people; to focus your energies on answers – not excuses.
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Will someone else’s life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
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Faith is knowing there is an ocean because you have seen a brook.
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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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The essence of life is to care. The beauty of life is to give.
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