To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDTo bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility – these are marks of maturity and graciousness.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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Faith is knowing there is an ocean because you have seen a brook.
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Men never plan to be failures; they simply fail to plan to be successful.
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Will someone else’s life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
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Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
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Enthusiasm is the match that lights the candle of achievement.
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It is wise to direct your anger towards problems – not people; to focus your energies on answers – not excuses.
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The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.
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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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If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.
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Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.
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A friend is one who joyfully sings with you when you are on the mountaintop, and silently walks beside you through the valley.
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Forgiveness from others is charity; from God, grace; from oneself, wisdom.
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Encourage me, and I will not forget you.
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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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Nothing limits achievement like small thinking; nothing expands possibilities like unleashed imagination.
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