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A pinch of praise is worth a pound of scorn. A dash of encouragement is more helpful than a dipper of pessimism. A cup of kindness is better than a cupboard of criticism.
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 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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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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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain - he is inspired by it.
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We can be bitter about our handicaps or we can be happy about our blessings.
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Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” —
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To the optimist, obstacles aare challenges, roadblocks are inspirations, and problems are invitations to achievement.
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Only the person who risks is truly free
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The momentary thrill of getting rarely equals the lasting joy of giving.
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Leadership is a serving relationship that has the effect of facilitating human development
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The optimist lives on the peninsula of infinite possibilities the pessimist is stranded on the island of perpetual indecision.
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A life lived without forgiveness is a prison.
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In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better upset or understanding hostile or humble furious or forgiving.
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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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When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.
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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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Will someone else's life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
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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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Wise are they who have learned these truths: Trouble is temporary. Time is tonic. Tribulation is a test tube.
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Real optimism has reason to complain but prefers to smile.
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Freedom's enemies are waste, lethargy, indifference, immorality, and the insidious attitude of something for nothing.
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