To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDWhen we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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A complaining tongue reveals an ungrateful heart.
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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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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain – he is inspired by it.
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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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God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say ‘thank you?’
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It is wise to direct your anger towards problems – not people; to focus your energies on answers – not excuses.
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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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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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Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.
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Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
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Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.
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Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
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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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I have the opportunity, once more to right some wrongs, to pray for peace, to plant some trees, and sing more joyful songs.
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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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