Men never plan to be failures; they simply fail to plan to be successful.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD‘If only’ is the excuse of the loser; ‘I can’ is the affirmation of the winner.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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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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Do more than believe: practice.
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The more we count the blessings we have, the less we crave the luxuries we haven’t.
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A pinch of praise is worth a pound of scorn. A dash of encouragement is more helpful than a dipper of pessimism. A cup of kindness is better than a cupboard of criticism.
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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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There is one thing we can do better than anyone else: we can be ourselves.
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The more patient we are, the more understanding we become.
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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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Do more than be fair: be kind.
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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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Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.
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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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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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The winner asks, “May I help?” The loser asks, “Do you expect me to do that?”
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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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