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

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William Arthur Ward
Age: 72 †
Born: 1921
Born: December 17
Died: 1994
Died: March 30
Writer
Louisiana
United States
Much
Accomplishment
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Spirituality
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The adventure of life is to learn. The purpose of life is to grow. The nature of life is to change. The challenge of life is to overcome. The essence of life is to care. The opportunity of like is to serve. The secret of life is to dare. The spice of life is to befriend. The beauty of life is to give.
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Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
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A second-class is a first-class mistake.
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Only the person who risks is truly free
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Wise are they who have learned these truths: Trouble is temporary. Time is tonic. Tribulation is a test tube.
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Our words reveal our thoughts our manners mirror our self-esteem our actions reflect our character our habits predict the future.
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Raised voices lower esteem. Hot tempers cool friendships. Loose tongues stretch truth. Swelled heads shrink influence. Sharp words dull respect.
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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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A life lived without forgiveness is a prison.
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Enthusiasm is the match that lights the candle of achievement.
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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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The momentary thrill of getting rarely equals the lasting joy of giving.
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