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Better to master one mountain than a thousand foothills.
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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We must be silent before we can listen. We must listen before we can learn. We must learn before we can prepare. We must prepare before we can serve. We must serve before we can lead.
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It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people to focus your energies on answers - not excuses.
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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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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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As the valley gives height to the mountain, so can sorrow give meaning to pleasure as the well is the source of the fountain, deep adversity can be a treasure.
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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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A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.
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Whatever gets your goat gets your attention. Whatever gets your attention gets your time. Whatever gets your time gets you. Whatever gets you becomes your master. Take care, lest a little thing horn in and get your goat
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A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.
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We can learn much from wise words, little from wisecracks, and less from wise guys.
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A friend is one with whom you are comfortable, to whom you are loyal, through whom you are blessed, and for whom you are grateful.
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The more generous we are, the more joyous we become.
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