The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDThe essence of life is to care. The beauty of life is to give.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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To the optimist all doors have handles and hinges; to the pessimist, all doors have locks and latches.
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Friendship flourishes at the fountain of forgiveness.
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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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Vow to be valiant. Resolve to be radiant. Determine to be dynamic. Strive to be sincere. Aspire to be attuned.
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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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It is wise to direct your anger towards problems – not people; to focus your energies on answers – not excuses.
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Everyone has a common, yet unique, responsibility to the future: to make the most of today.
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‘If only’ is the excuse of the loser; ‘I can’ is the affirmation of the winner.
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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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Love is more than a noun-it is a verb; it is more than a feeling-it is caring, sharing, helping, sacrificing.
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Failure is delay, but not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street.
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Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.
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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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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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To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.
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