It is wise to direct your anger towards problems – not people; to focus your energies on answers – not excuses.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDWe can learn much from wise words, little from wisecracks, and less from wise guys.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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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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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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The more patient we are, the more understanding we become.
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Will someone else’s life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
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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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Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.
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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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Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
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A complaining tongue reveals an ungrateful heart.
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The greatest ideas, the most profound thoughts, and the most beautiful poetry are born from the womb of silence.
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The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.
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Everyone has a common, yet unique, responsibility to the future: to make the most of today.
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Encourage me, and I will not forget you.
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