The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDThe greatest ideas, the most profound thoughts, and the most beautiful poetry are born from the womb of silence.
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Today is a most unusual day, because we have never lived it before; we will never live it again; it is the only day we have.
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Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.
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Delays, disappointments and defeats cause quitters to give up in resignation; losers, to give in the frustration; winners, to come through with determination.
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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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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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Success never resides in the world of weak wishes, but in the palace of purposeful plans and prayerful persistence.
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Will someone else’s life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
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A life lived without forgiveness is a prison.
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Flying off the handle sometimes causes hammers and humans to lose their heads, as well as their effectiveness.
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Happiness is an inside job.
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Enthusiasm is the match that lights the candle of achievement.
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Everyone has a common, yet unique, responsibility to the future: to make the most of today.
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Once trust is tarnished, it is hard to restore it to its original glow.
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Vow to be valiant. Resolve to be radiant. Determine to be dynamic. Strive to be sincere. Aspire to be attuned.
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Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.
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