Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDThe greatest failure is the failure to try.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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Do more than be fair: be kind.
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The winner asks, “May I help?” The loser asks, “Do you expect me to do that?”
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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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Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.
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Man, like the bridge, was designed to carry the load of the moment, not the combined weight of a year at once.
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Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.
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Men never plan to be failures; they simply fail to plan to be successful.
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Everyone has a common, yet unique, responsibility to the future: to make the most of today.
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Failure is delay, but not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street.
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Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.
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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 words reveal our thoughts; our manners mirror our self-esteem; our actions reflect our character; our habits predict the future.
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To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.
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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain – he is inspired by it.
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