To the optimist all doors have handles and hinges; to the pessimist, all doors have locks and latches.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDThe experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain – he is inspired by it.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.
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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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A pinch of praise is worth a pound of scorn. A dash of encouragement is more helpful than a dipper of pessimism. A cup of kindness is better than a cupboard of criticism.
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Do more than believe: practice.
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The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.
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Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.
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If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.
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A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.
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Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.
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Will someone else’s life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
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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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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.
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Enthusiasm is the match that lights the candle of achievement.
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