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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.
William Arthur Ward
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William Arthur Ward
Age: 72 †
Born: 1921
Born: December 17
Died: 1994
Died: March 30
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Louisiana
United States
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We must be silent before we can listen. We must listen before we can learn. We must learn before we can prepare. We must prepare before we can serve. We must serve before we can lead.
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Optimism is a seed sown in the soil of faith pessimism is a seed hoarded in the vault of doubt.
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Empathy feels these thoughts your hurt is in my heart, your loss is in my prayers, your sorrow is in my soul, and your tears are in my eyes.
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