The greatest ideas, the most profound thoughts, and the most beautiful poetry are born from the womb of silence.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDWhen we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
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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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Our greatest challenge-our greatest opportunity-is found in these words: ‘Choose ye this day.’
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Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.
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Optimists enrich the present, enhance the future, challenge the improbable and attain the impossible.
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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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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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Raised voices lower esteem. Hot tempers cool friendships. Loose tongues stretch truth. Swelled heads shrink influence. Sharp words dull respect.
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Do more than believe: practice.
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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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Enthusiasm is the match that lights the candle of achievement.
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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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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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Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.
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