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‘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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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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Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.
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Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.
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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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Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.
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Our words reveal our thoughts; our manners mirror our self-esteem; our actions reflect our character; our habits predict the future.
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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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Our greatest challenge-our greatest opportunity-is found in these words: ‘Choose ye this day.’
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Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.
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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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The adventure of life is to learn.
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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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Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
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Men never plan to be failures; they simply fail to plan to be successful.
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Friendship flourishes at the fountain of forgiveness.
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