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Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.
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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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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Nothing limits achievement like small thinking nothing expands possibilities like unleashed imagination.
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The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall.
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Every day is a good day to examine our prime-time priorities.
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What you believe is more important than what you possess. What you live is more lasting than what you profess. Whom you inspire is more significant than whom you impress.
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Love is more than a noun-it is a verb it is more than a feeling-it is caring, sharing, helping, sacrificing.
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Teaching is more than imparting knowledge, it is inspiring change.
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Encourage me, and I will not forget you.
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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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Christmas is more than a time of music, merriment and mirth it is a season of meditation, mangers and miracles. Christmas is more than a time of carols, cards and candy it is a season of dedication and decision.
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The price of excellence is discipline. The cost of mediocrity is disappointment.
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Once trust is tarnished, it is hard to restore it to its original glow.
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The greatest ideas, the most profound thoughts, and the most beautiful poetry are born from the womb of silence
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Skillful listening is the best remedy for loneliness, loquaciousness, and laryngitis.
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