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Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.

William Arthur Ward

The more we count the blessings we have, the less we crave the luxuries we haven’t.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD

Blessing Gratitude Luxury
For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, for love and friends. Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD

Feeling Gift Gratitude Health Light Morning Night
In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding; hostile or humble; furious or forgiving.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD

Anger Choice Deep Forgiveness Understand
We are more than what we do much more than what we accomplish far more than what we possess.
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Accomplishment Worth
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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Care Feeling Generosity Love Sacrifice
To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.
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Human Laugh Mistake Wisdom
‘If only’ is the excuse of the loser; ‘I can’ is the affirmation of the winner.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD

Failure Lose Winner
It is wise to direct your anger towards problems – not people; to focus your energies on answers – not excuses.
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Anger Direction Focus People Problem Wisdom
A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strenghs; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD

Faith Fear Feeling Freedom Friendship Possible Spirit Strength True Weakness
Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD

Problem Reality Recognition Value
When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD

Best Discover Ourselves Seek
To bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility – these are marks of maturity and graciousness.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD

Acceptance Defeat Dignity Grace
We can be resentful of our age, or we can be grateful for having attained it.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD

Age Gratitude Ourselves
Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD

Learning Thinking
Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD

Character Discover Greatness Material Power
Our words reveal our thoughts; our manners mirror our self-esteem; our actions reflect our character; our habits predict the future.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD

Action Character Future Habit Ourselves Reflection Thinking Word Worth

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