William Arthur Ward Quotes
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Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.
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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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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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Believe while others are doubting.
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A friend is one who joyfully sings with you when you are on the mountaintop, and silently walks beside you through the valley.
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Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.
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Enthusiasm is the match that lights the candle of achievement.
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Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.
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Real optimism is exposed to the worst but expects the best.
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Friendship flourishes at the fountain of forgiveness.
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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?
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A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.
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We must be silent before we can listen. We must listen before we can learn. We must learn before we can prepare. We must prepare before we can serve. We must serve before we can lead.
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Real and lasting generosity requires that a person do more than make up his mind to give. He must also make up his heart.
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The greatest ideas, the most profound thoughts, and the most beautiful poetry are born from the womb of silence
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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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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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Faith is knowing there is an ocean because you have seen a brook.
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America needs fewer men obsessed with erecting fences of hate, suspicion and name calling.
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Encourage me, and I will not forget you.
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The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.
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The more patient we are, the more understanding we become.
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A pinch of praise is worth a pound of scorn. A dash of encouragement is more helpful than a dipper of pessimism. A cup of kindness is better than a cupboard of criticism.
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Will someone else's life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?