In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding; hostile or humble; furious or forgiving.
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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Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.
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Failure is delay, but not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street.
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Do more than believe: practice.
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Raised voices lower esteem. Hot tempers cool friendships. Loose tongues stretch truth. Swelled heads shrink influence. Sharp words dull respect.
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Everyone has a common, yet unique, responsibility to the future: to make the most of today.
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What you believe is more important than what you possess. What you live is more lasting than what you profess. Whom you inspire is more significant than whom you impress.
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A life lived without forgiveness is a prison.
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The winner asks, “May I help?” The loser asks, “Do you expect me to do that?”
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There is one thing we can do better than anyone else: we can be ourselves.
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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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The greatest ideas, the most profound thoughts, and the most beautiful poetry are born from the womb of silence.
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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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Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.
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Love is more than a noun-it is a verb; it is more than a feeling-it is caring, sharing, helping, sacrificing.
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Will someone else’s life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
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