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Real optimism knows the difficulties but believes they can be overcome.
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 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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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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Blessed is he who has learned to admire but not envy, to follow but not imitate, to praise but not flatter, and to lead but not manipulate.
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Christmas can be the end of emptiness and waywardness The beginning of happiness and purposefulness.
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Today's patience can transform yesterday's discouragements into tomorrow's discoveries. Today's purposes can turn yesterday's defeats into tomorrow's determination.
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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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Four steps to achievement: Plan purposefully. Prepare prayerfully. Proceed positively. Pursue persistently.
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Do you depend on others for motivation - or can you motivate yourself?
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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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Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.
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Failure is delay, but not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street.
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If laser beams can cut through mountains, why should we doubt the power of prayer?
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The more patient we are, the more understanding we become.
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The essence of life is to care. The beauty of life is to give.
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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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Only the person who risks is truly free
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The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall.
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If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.
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