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Forgiveness from others is charity from God, grace from oneself, 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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A complaining tongue reveals an ungrateful heart.
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Wise are those who learn that the bottom line doesn't always have to be their top priority.
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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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There is one thing we can do better than anyone else: we can be ourselves.
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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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Do more than dream. Work.
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The momentary thrill of getting rarely equals the lasting joy of giving.
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If laser beams can cut through mountains, why should we doubt the power of prayer?
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We can be bitter about our handicaps or we can be happy about our blessings.
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The pessimist complains about the wind the optimist expects it to change the realist adjusts the sails.
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Raised voices lower esteem. Hot tempers cool friendships. Loose tongues stretch truth. Swelled heads shrink influence. Sharp words dull respect.
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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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We are more than what we do... much more than what we accomplish... far more than what we possess.
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It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people to focus your energies on answers - not excuses.
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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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