The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDEveryone has a common, yet unique, responsibility to the future: to make the most of today.
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Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.
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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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Raised voices lower esteem. Hot tempers cool friendships. Loose tongues stretch truth. Swelled heads shrink influence. Sharp words dull respect.
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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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Forgiveness from others is charity; from God, grace; from oneself, wisdom.
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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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To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.
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The essence of life is to care. The beauty of life is to give.
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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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God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say ‘thank you?’
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Happiness is an inside job.
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Everyone has a common, yet unique, responsibility to the future: to make the most of today.
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Will someone else’s life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
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Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.
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