We are more than what we do much more than what we accomplish far more than what we possess.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDFailure is delay, but not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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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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The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.
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Everyone has a common, yet unique, responsibility to the future: to make the most of today.
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Our greatest challenge-our greatest opportunity-is found in these words: ‘Choose ye this day.’
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Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.
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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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Men never plan to be failures; they simply fail to plan to be successful.
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Forgiveness from others is charity; from God, grace; from oneself, wisdom.
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The winner asks, “May I help?” The loser asks, “Do you expect me to do that?”
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Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.
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Once trust is tarnished, it is hard to restore it to its original glow.
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The more we count the blessings we have, the less we crave the luxuries we haven’t.
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Today is a most unusual day, because we have never lived it before; we will never live it again; it is the only day we have.
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Faith is knowing there is an ocean because you have seen a brook.
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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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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain – he is inspired by it.
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The adventure of life is to learn.
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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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The essence of life is to care. The beauty of life is to give.
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There is one thing we can do better than anyone else: we can be ourselves.
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‘If only’ is the excuse of the loser; ‘I can’ is the affirmation of the winner.
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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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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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Friendship flourishes at the fountain of forgiveness.
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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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Encourage me, and I will not forget you.
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