The adventure of life is to learn.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDOur greatest challenge-our greatest opportunity-is found in these words: ‘Choose ye this day.’
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.
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There is one thing we can do better than anyone else: we can be ourselves.
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A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.
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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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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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It is wise to direct your anger towards problems – not people; to focus your energies on answers – not excuses.
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Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.
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Will someone else’s life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
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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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When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.
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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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If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.
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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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Our greatest challenge-our greatest opportunity-is found in these words: ‘Choose ye this day.’
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Once trust is tarnished, it is hard to restore it to its original glow.
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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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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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The greatest ideas, the most profound thoughts, and the most beautiful poetry are born from the womb of silence.
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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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The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.
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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain – he is inspired by it.
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What you believe is more important than what you possess. What you live is more lasting than what you profess. Whom you inspire is more significant than whom you impress.
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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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The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall.
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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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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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