Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.
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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The winner asks, “May I help?” The loser asks, “Do you expect me to do that?”
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Our greatest challenge-our greatest opportunity-is found in these words: ‘Choose ye this day.’
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Failure is not fatal. Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. It should challenge us to new heights of accomplishments, not pull us to new depths of despair. From honest failure can come valuable experience.
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Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.
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The essence of life is to care. The beauty of life is to give.
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Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.
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Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.
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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain – he is inspired by it.
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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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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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Vow to be valiant. Resolve to be radiant. Determine to be dynamic. Strive to be sincere. Aspire to be attuned.
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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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The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
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Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”
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Do more than believe: practice.
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