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The greatest ideas, the most profound thoughts, and the most beautiful poetry are born from the womb of silence
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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The more generous we are, the more joyous we become. The more cooperative we are, the more valuable we become. The more enthusiastic we are, the more productive we become. The more serving we are, the more prosperous we become.
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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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Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
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The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he cannot learn, feel change, grow or live.
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The pessimist borrows trouble the optimists lend encouragement.
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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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Prepare while others are daydreaming.
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The essence of life is to care. The beauty of life is to give.
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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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Skillful listening is the best remedy for loneliness, loquaciousness, and laryngitis.
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The adventure of life is to learn.
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Every day is a good day to examine our prime-time priorities.
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Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.
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