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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.
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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Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions, knows about difficulties but believes they can be overcome, sees the negatives but accentuates the positives, is exposed to the worst but expects the best, has reason to complain but chooses to smile.
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Encourage me, and I will not forget you.
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Will someone else's life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
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To bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility - these are marks of maturity and graciousness.
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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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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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A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life.
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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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