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William Arthur Ward
Age: 72 †
Born: 1921
Born: December 17
Died: 1994
Died: March 30
Writer
Louisiana
United States
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Our greatest challenge-our greatest opportunity-is found in these words: 'Choose ye this day....'.
William Arthur Ward
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Freedom's enemies are waste, lethargy, indifference, immorality, and the insidious attitude of something for nothing.
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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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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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To make mistakes is human to stumble is commonplace to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.
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Three enemies of personal peace: regret over yesterday’s mistakes, anxiety over tomorrow’s problems, and ingratitude for today’s blessings.
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Faith is knowing there is an ocean because you have seen a brook.
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We can choose to throw stones, to stumble on them, to climb over them, or to build with them.
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The price of excellence is discipline. The cost of mediocrity is disappointment.
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The adventure of life is to learn.
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Will someone else's life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
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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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It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people to focus your energies on answers - not excuses.
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The greatest failure is the failure to try.
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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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Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings.
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'If only' is the excuse of the loser 'I can' is the affirmation of the winner.
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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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America needs fewer men obsessed with erecting fences of hate, suspicion and name calling.
William Arthur Ward