Raised voices lower esteem. Hot tempers cool friendships. Loose tongues stretch truth. Swelled heads shrink influence. Sharp words dull respect.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDMan, like the bridge, was designed to carry the load of the moment, not the combined weight of a year at once.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.
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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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A success is one who decided to succeed and worked. A failure is one who decided to succeed and wished.
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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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Our greatest challenge-our greatest opportunity-is found in these words: ‘Choose ye this day.’
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The more patient we are, the more understanding we become.
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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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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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Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.
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When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.
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Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
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Do more than believe: practice.
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Forgiveness from others is charity; from God, grace; from oneself, wisdom.
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Everyone has a common, yet unique, responsibility to the future: to make the most of today.
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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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