The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDTo make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.
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Do more than believe: practice.
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We can be resentful of our age, or we can be grateful for having attained it.
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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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The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.
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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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Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.
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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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Commend while others are criticizing, persist while others are quitting.
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Everyone has a common, yet unique, responsibility to the future: to make the most of today.
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Forgiveness from others is charity; from God, grace; from oneself, wisdom.
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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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Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.
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‘If only’ is the excuse of the loser; ‘I can’ is the affirmation of the winner.
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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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