Raised voices lower esteem. Hot tempers cool friendships. Loose tongues stretch truth. Swelled heads shrink influence. Sharp words dull respect.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARDFailure 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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The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
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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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Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.
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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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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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Enthusiasm is the match that lights the candle of achievement.
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The essence of life is to care. The beauty of life is to give.
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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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Will someone else’s life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
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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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Three enemies of personal peace: regret over yesterday’s mistakes, anxiety over tomorrow’s problems, and ingratitude for today’s blessings.
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Forgiveness from others is charity; from God, grace; from oneself, wisdom.
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Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.
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Do more than believe: practice.
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Nothing limits achievement like small thinking; nothing expands possibilities like unleashed imagination.
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