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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
Accomplishment
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Spirituality
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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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A life lived without forgiveness is a prison.
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A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.
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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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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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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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Change, like sunshine, can be a friend or a foe, a blessing or a curse, a dawn or a dusk.
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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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We can be bitter about our handicaps or we can be happy about our blessings.
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Prepare while others are daydreaming.
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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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Real and lasting generosity requires that a person do more than make up his mind to give. He must also make up his heart.
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Vow to be valiant. Resolve to be radiant. Determine to be dynamic. Strive to be sincere. Aspire to be attuned.
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Teaching is more than imparting knowledge, it is inspiring change.
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The regeneration of a sinner is an evidence of power in the highest sphere--moral nature with the highest prerogative--to change nature and operating to the highest result--not to create originally, which is great but to create anew, which is greater.
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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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Only the person who risks is truly free
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Skillful listening is the best remedy for loneliness, loquaciousness, and laryngitis.
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