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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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The winner asks, May I help? The loser asks, Do you expect me to do that?
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I have the opportunity, once more to right some wrongs, to pray for peace, to plant some trees, and sing more joyful songs.
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Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings.
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Man, like the bridge, was designed to carry the load of the moment, not the combined weight of a year at once.
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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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To make mistakes is human to stumble is commonplace to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.
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Humanity either makes, or breeds, or tolerates all its afflictions.
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Prepare while others are daydreaming.
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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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Forgiveness from others is charity from God, grace from oneself, wisdom.
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Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.
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Lose yourself in generous service and every day can be a most unusual day, a triumphant day, an abundantly rewarding day!
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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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Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.
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Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.
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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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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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Too many of us hear without heeding, read without responding, confess without changing, profess without practicing, worship without witnessing, and seek without sharing.
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Do more than be fair: be kind.
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Flying off the handle sometimes causes hammers and humans to lose their heads, as well as their effectiveness.
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