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To the optimist all doors have handles and hinges; to the pessimist, all doors have locks and latches.

William Arthur Ward

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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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Determination Disappointment Frustration Give Up Lose Quit Winner
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strenghs; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.
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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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Blessing Change Gratitude Job Joy Opportunity Ordinary Transformation
The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall.
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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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Best Discover Ourselves Seek
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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Three enemies of personal peace: regret over yesterday’s mistakes, anxiety over tomorrow’s problems, and ingratitude for today’s blessings.
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Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.
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The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
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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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Once trust is tarnished, it is hard to restore it to its original glow.
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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain – he is inspired by it.
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Do more than be fair: be kind.
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Encourage me, and I will not forget you.
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Encouragement Forget Myself Yourself
The more we count the blessings we have, the less we crave the luxuries we haven’t.
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Blessing Gratitude Luxury

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