William Arthur Ward Quotes
Every person has the power to make others happy. Some do it simply by entering a room others by leaving the room. Some individuals leave trails of gloom; others, trails of joy. Some leave trails of hate and bitterness; others, trails of love and harmony. Some leave trails of cynicism and pessimism; others trails of faith and optimism. Some leave trails of criticism and resignation; others trails of gratitude and hope. What kind of trails do you leave?
Quotes to Explore
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Before you speak, listen. Before you write, think. Before you spend, earn. Before you invest, investigate. Before you criticize, wait. Before you pray, forgive. Before you quit, try. Before you retire, save. Before you die, give.
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Love is more than a noun – it is a verb; it is more than a feeling – it is caring, sharing, helping, sacrificing.
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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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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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Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.
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Real optimism knows the difficulties but believes they can be overcome.
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Commend while others are criticizing, persist while others are quitting
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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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Teaching is more than imparting knowledge, it is inspiring change.
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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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Four steps to achievement: Plan purposefully. Prepare prayerfully. Proceed positively. Pursue persistently.
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Optimism is a seed sown in the soil of faith; pessimism is a seed hoarded in the vault of doubt.
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Men never plan to be failures; they simply fail to plan to be successful.
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Failure is delay, but not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street.
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Lose yourself in generous service and every day can be a most unusual day, a triumphant day, an abundantly rewarding day!
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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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Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.
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Skillful listening is the best remedy for loneliness, loquaciousness, and laryngitis.
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The more generous we are, the more joyous we become.
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When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.
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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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The momentary thrill of getting rarely equals the lasting joy of giving.
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To the optimist all doors have handles and hinges; to the pessimist, all doors have locks and latches.
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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain - he is inspired by it.