The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDThe optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall.
More William Arthur Ward Quotes
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Commend while others are criticizing, persist while others are quitting.
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Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.
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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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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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The greatest failure is the failure to try.
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Enthusiasm is the match that lights the candle of achievement.
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In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding; hostile or humble; furious or forgiving.
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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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Optimists enrich the present, enhance the future, challenge the improbable and attain the impossible.
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If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.
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Friendship flourishes at the fountain of forgiveness.
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A success is one who decided to succeed and worked. A failure is one who decided to succeed and wished.
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Our greatest challenge-our greatest opportunity-is found in these words: ‘Choose ye this day.’
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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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The adventure of life is to learn.
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