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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

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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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Forgiveness from others is charity; from God, grace; from oneself, wisdom.
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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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Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.
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Commend while others are criticizing, persist while others are quitting.
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Persistence Praise Quit
Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.
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Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.
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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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A life lived without forgiveness is a prison.
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Men never plan to be failures; they simply fail to plan to be successful.
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We can learn much from wise words, little from wisecracks, and less from wise guys.
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Happiness is an inside job.
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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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Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
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The winner asks, “May I help?” The loser asks, “Do you expect me to do that?”
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Expectation Help Myself Winner

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