To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDWill someone else’s life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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Do more than be fair: be kind.
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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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Failure is not fatal. Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. It should challenge us to new heights of accomplishments, not pull us to new depths of despair. From honest failure can come valuable experience.
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The winner asks, “May I help?” The loser asks, “Do you expect me to do that?”
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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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There is one thing we can do better than anyone else: we can be ourselves.
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Happiness is an inside job.
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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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The more we count the blessings we have, the less we crave the luxuries we haven’t.
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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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To the optimist all doors have handles and hinges; to the pessimist, all doors have locks and latches.
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Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.
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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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The essence of life is to care. The beauty of life is to give.
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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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