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.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDReal optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
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Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.
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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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We can learn much from wise words, little from wisecracks, and less from wise guys.
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Optimists enrich the present, enhance the future, challenge the improbable and attain the impossible.
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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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Commend while others are criticizing, persist while others are quitting.
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Do more than be fair: be kind.
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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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Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.
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God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say ‘thank you?’
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Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
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Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.
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If you would be interesting, be interested, if you would be pleased, be pleasing, if you would be loved, be loveable, if you would be helped be helpful.
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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain – he is inspired by it.
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Friendship flourishes at the fountain of forgiveness.
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