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To make mistakes is human to stumble is commonplace to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.
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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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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