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The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.

William Arthur Ward

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In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding; hostile or humble; furious or forgiving.
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Anger Choice Deep Forgiveness Understand
A friend is one with whom you are comfortable, to whom you are loyal, through whom you are blessed, and for whom you are grateful.
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Blessing Comfortable Friendship Gratitude Loyalty
Commend while others are criticizing, persist while others are quitting.
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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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Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”
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Blessing Change Gratitude Job Joy Opportunity Ordinary Transformation
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
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A 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.
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Encouragement Kindness Praise
Encourage me, and I will not forget you.
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Encouragement Forget Myself Yourself
The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall.
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Difference Perspective Thinking
Vow to be valiant. Resolve to be radiant. Determine to be dynamic. Strive to be sincere. Aspire to be attuned.
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Character Determination Sincere
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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Acceptance Defeat Dignity Grace
Raised voices lower esteem. Hot tempers cool friendships. Loose tongues stretch truth. Swelled heads shrink influence. Sharp words dull respect.
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Deep Friendship Respect Truth Voice Word
The greatest failure is the failure to try.
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Failure Greatness Try
It is wise to direct your anger towards problems – not people; to focus your energies on answers – not excuses.
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Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.
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Forgiveness Heart
Will someone else’s life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
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Bright Life Yourself

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