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We are more than what we do... much more than what we accomplish... far more than what we possess.

William Arthur Ward

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William Arthur Ward
Age: 72 †
Born: 1921
Born: December 17
Died: 1994
Died: March 30
Writer
Louisiana
United States
Accomplish
Much
Accomplishment
Possess
Spirituality

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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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Giving is more than a responsibility-it is a privilege more than an act of obedience-it is evidence of our faith.
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Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
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Do more than dream. Work.
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To make mistakes is human to stumble is commonplace to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.
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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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We are most like beasts when we kill. We are most like men when we judge. We are most like God when we forgive.
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Excellence without effort is as futile as progress without preparation.
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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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Friendship flourishes at the fountain of forgiveness.
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Success never resides in the world of weak wishes, but in the palace of purposeful plans and prayerful persistence.
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If you would be interesting, be interested, if you would be pleased, be pleasing, if you would be loved, be loveable, if you would be helped be helpful.
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Today's patience can transform yesterday's discouragements into tomorrow's discoveries. Today's purposes can turn yesterday's defeats into tomorrow's determination.
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The more generous we are, the more joyous we become.
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If laser beams can cut through mountains, why should we doubt the power of prayer?
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To the optimist all doors have handles and hinges to the pessimist, all doors have locks and latches.
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Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.
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This bright new year is given me
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Today is a most unusual day, because we have never lived it before we will never live it again it is the only day we have.
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The persistent winner is not discouraged by a problem - he is challenged by it.
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