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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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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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'If only' is the excuse of the loser 'I can' is the affirmation of the winner.
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The optimist lives on the peninsula of infinite possibilities the pessimist is stranded on the island of perpetual indecision.
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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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Friendship flourishes at the fountain of forgiveness.
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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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The price of excellence is discipline. The cost of mediocrity is disappointment.
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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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Lose yourself in generous service and every day can be a most unusual day, a triumphant day, an abundantly rewarding day!
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The winner asks, May I help? The loser asks, Do you expect me to do that?
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Christmas is more that a time of festivities, family, and friends it is a season of generosity, gladness, and gratitude.
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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.
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