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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.

William Arthur Ward

Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
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Problem Reality Recognition Value
Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.
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Destruction Wisdom Word
Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.
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Answer Blessing Need Person Recognition Responsibility See
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
Men never plan to be failures; they simply fail to plan to be successful.
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Failure Inspirational Man Planning Success
A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.
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Spring Winter
Flying off the handle sometimes causes hammers and humans to lose their heads, as well as their effectiveness.
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Death Effect Fly Human Lose
Once trust is tarnished, it is hard to restore it to its original glow.
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Break Reality Trust
A friend is one who joyfully sings with you when you are on the mountaintop, and silently walks beside you through the valley.
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Friendship Joy Silence Sing
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
It is wise to direct your anger towards problems – not people; to focus your energies on answers – not excuses.
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Anger Direction Focus People Problem Wisdom
We can learn much from wise words, little from wisecracks, and less from wise guys.
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Learning Wisdom Word
The more we count the blessings we have, the less we crave the luxuries we haven’t.
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Blessing Gratitude Luxury
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
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

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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