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It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people to focus your energies on answers - not excuses.
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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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain - he is inspired by it. The persistent winner is not discouraged by a problem--he is challenged by it. Mountains are created to be conquered adversities are designed to be defeated problems are sent to be solved. It is better to master one mountain than a thousand foothills.
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In life, satisfaction is experienced when activities are brought to a state of completion. Loss of energy and loss of control are functions of incompletion. The result of completing things releases one's ability to create. Prioritize any items that need to be completed, set a completion date, then do it.
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Enthusiasm is the match that lights the candle of achievement.
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The momentary thrill of getting rarely equals the lasting joy of giving.
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A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life.
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Freedom's enemies are waste, lethargy, indifference, immorality, and the insidious attitude of something for nothing.
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We can be bitter about our handicaps or we can be happy about our blessings.
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Gratitude is the the energy of faith.
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The more generous we are, the more joyous we become.
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Every day is a good day to examine our prime-time priorities.
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A good teacher explains, while a great teacher inspires
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A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strenghs feels your fears but fortifies your faith sees your anxieties but frees your spirit recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.
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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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Whatever gets your goat gets your attention. Whatever gets your attention gets your time. Whatever gets your time gets you. Whatever gets you becomes your master. Take care, lest a little thing horn in and get your goat
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Real optimism knows the difficulties but believes they can be overcome.
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The essence of life is to care. The beauty of life is to give.
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A mediocre music teacher tells. A good music teacher explains. A superior music teacher demonstrates. A great music teacher inspires.
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Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions, knows about difficulties but believes they can be overcome, sees the negatives but accentuates the positives, is exposed to the worst but expects the best, has reason to complain but chooses to smile.
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Will someone else's life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
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This bright new year is given me To live each day with zest To daily grow and try to be My highest and my best!
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