‘If only’ is the excuse of the loser; ‘I can’ is the affirmation of the winner.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDEncourage me, and I will not forget you.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall.
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We can learn much from wise words, little from wisecracks, and less from wise guys.
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Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.
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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.
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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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Do more than be fair: be kind.
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Once trust is tarnished, it is hard to restore it to its original glow.
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Our greatest challenge-our greatest opportunity-is found in these words: ‘Choose ye this day.’
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The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
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A life lived without forgiveness is a prison.
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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain – he is inspired by 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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Will someone else’s life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
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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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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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