The more we count the blessings we have, the less we crave the luxuries we haven’t.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDA 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.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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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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Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.
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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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Encourage me, and I will not forget you.
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Friendship flourishes at the fountain of forgiveness.
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The winner asks, “May I help?” The loser asks, “Do you expect me to do that?”
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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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Do more than be fair: be kind.
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Faith is knowing there is an ocean because you have seen a brook.
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‘If only’ is the excuse of the loser; ‘I can’ is the affirmation of the winner.
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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.
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Commend while others are criticizing, persist while others are quitting.
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Enthusiasm is the match that lights the candle of achievement.
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Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”
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If you would be interesting, be interested, if you would be pleased, be pleasing, if you would be loved, be loveable, if you would be helped be helpful.
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