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The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.

William Arthur Ward

Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.
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Care Daring Generosity Live
The greatest ideas, the most profound thoughts, and the most beautiful poetry are born from the womb of silence.
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Beautiful Born Greatness Ideas Poetry Silence
The essence of life is to care. The beauty of life is to give.
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Care Generosity Life
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
We can learn much from wise words, little from wisecracks, and less from wise guys.
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Learning Wisdom Word
We are more than what we do much more than what we accomplish far more than what we possess.
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Accomplishment Worth
Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
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Problem Reality Recognition Value
To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.
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Human Laugh Mistake Wisdom
Will someone else’s life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
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Bright Life Yourself
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
Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.
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Optimism Reality
Failure is delay, but not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street.
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Death Defeat End Failure
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
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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Believe Important Inspirational Live Yourself
Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.
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Believe Force Ignorance Love Myself Praise Yourself
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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Explanation Goodness Greatness Inspirational

The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.

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