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.
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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Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.
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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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Failure is not fatal. Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. It should challenge us to new heights of accomplishments, not pull us to new depths of despair. From honest failure can come valuable experience.
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A life lived without forgiveness is a prison.
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The adventure of life is to learn.
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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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God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say ‘thank you?’
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Failure is delay, but not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street.
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A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.
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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain – he is inspired by it.
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Commend while others are criticizing, persist while others are quitting.
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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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To the optimist all doors have handles and hinges; to the pessimist, all doors have locks and latches.
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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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