Three enemies of personal peace: regret over yesterday’s mistakes, anxiety over tomorrow’s problems, and ingratitude for today’s blessings.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDForgiveness from others is charity; from God, grace; from oneself, wisdom.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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Encourage me, and I will not forget you.
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‘If only’ is the excuse of the loser; ‘I can’ is the affirmation of the winner.
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The greatest ideas, the most profound thoughts, and the most beautiful poetry are born from the womb of silence.
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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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To the optimist all doors have handles and hinges; to the pessimist, all doors have locks and latches.
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Everyone has a common, yet unique, responsibility to the future: to make the most of today.
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Men never plan to be failures; they simply fail to plan to be successful.
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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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Delays, disappointments and defeats cause quitters to give up in resignation; losers, to give in the frustration; winners, to come through with determination.
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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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Forgiveness from others is charity; from God, grace; from oneself, wisdom.
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To bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility – these are marks of maturity and graciousness.
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Our words reveal our thoughts; our manners mirror our self-esteem; our actions reflect our character; our habits predict the future.
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In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding; hostile or humble; furious or forgiving.
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