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.
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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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain – he is inspired by it.
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Delays, disappointments and defeats cause quitters to give up in resignation; losers, to give in the frustration; winners, to come through with determination.
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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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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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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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Commend while others are criticizing, persist while others are quitting.
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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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Will someone else’s life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
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The adventure of life is to learn.
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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 more patient we are, the more understanding we become.
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‘If only’ is the excuse of the loser; ‘I can’ is the affirmation of the winner.
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Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
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Men never plan to be failures; they simply fail to plan to be successful.
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What you believe is more important than what you possess. What you live is more lasting than what you profess. Whom you inspire is more significant than whom you impress.
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