Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDEveryone has a common, yet unique, responsibility to the future: to make the most of today.
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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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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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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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Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.
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A friend is one with whom you are comfortable, to whom you are loyal, through whom you are blessed, and for whom you are grateful.
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Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.
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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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Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.
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To bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility – these are marks of maturity and graciousness.
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Enthusiasm is the match that lights the candle of achievement.
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Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
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Optimists enrich the present, enhance the future, challenge the improbable and attain the impossible.
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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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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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Once trust is tarnished, it is hard to restore it to its original glow.
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The greatest failure is the failure to try.
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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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There is one thing we can do better than anyone else: we can be ourselves.
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Everyone has a common, yet unique, responsibility to the future: to make the most of today.
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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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Vow to be valiant. Resolve to be radiant. Determine to be dynamic. Strive to be sincere. Aspire to be attuned.
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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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Success never resides in the world of weak wishes, but in the palace of purposeful plans and prayerful persistence.
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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 optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall.
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Do more than be fair: be kind.
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