Three enemies of personal peace: regret over yesterday’s mistakes, anxiety over tomorrow’s problems, and ingratitude for today’s blessings.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDThe more we count the blessings we have, the less we crave the luxuries we haven’t.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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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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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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Happiness is an inside job.
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There is one thing we can do better than anyone else: we can be ourselves.
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We can be resentful of our age, or we can be grateful for having attained it.
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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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Flying off the handle sometimes causes hammers and humans to lose their heads, as well as their effectiveness.
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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain – he is inspired by it.
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The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.
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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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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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The more patient we are, the more understanding we become.
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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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Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.
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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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