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William Arthur Ward

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William Arthur Ward
Age: 72 †
Born: 1921
Born: December 17
Died: 1994
Died: March 30
Writer
Louisiana
United States
Explains
Inspires
Inspire
Teacher
Great
Good

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The persistent winner is not discouraged by a problem - he is challenged by it.
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A second-class is a first-class mistake.
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Today is a most unusual day, because we have never lived it before we will never live it again it is the only day we have.
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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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A life lived without forgiveness is a prison.
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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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Study while others are sleeping work while others are loafing prepare while others are playing and dream while others are wishing.
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Giving is more than a responsibility-it is a privilege more than an act of obedience-it is evidence of our faith.
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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say 'thank you?'
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The more patient we are, the more understanding we become.
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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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To the optimist, obstacles aare challenges, roadblocks are inspirations, and problems are invitations to achievement.
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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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Man, like the bridge, was designed to carry the load of the moment, not the combined weight of a year at once.
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