To the optimist all doors have handles and hinges; to the pessimist, all doors have locks and latches.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDI have the opportunity, once more to right some wrongs, to pray for peace, to plant some trees, and sing more joyful songs.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
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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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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain – he is inspired by it.
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Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.
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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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Faith is knowing there is an ocean because you have seen a brook.
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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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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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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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Commend while others are criticizing, persist while others are quitting.
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Our greatest challenge-our greatest opportunity-is found in these words: ‘Choose ye this day.’
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The more patient we are, the more understanding we become.
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Love is more than a noun-it is a verb; it is more than a feeling-it is caring, sharing, helping, sacrificing.
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When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.
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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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