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Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.

William Arthur Ward

Inspirational, Thank You, Thanksgiving

"How to Write a Gratitude Speech" by Peggy Epstein, bizfluent.com. September 26, 2017.

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A complaining tongue reveals an ungrateful heart.

William Arthur Ward

Heart, Ungrateful, Complaining

William Arthur Ward (1968). “Thoughts of a Christian Optimist: The Words of William Arthur Ward”

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Happiness is an inside job.

William Arthur Ward

Happiness, Happy, Jobs

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Will someone else's life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?

William Arthur Ward

Dance, Done, Today

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To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.

William Arthur Ward

Inspirational, Laughter, Attitude

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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.

William Arthur Ward

Friendship, Valleys, Walks

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The greatest failure is the failure to try.

William Arthur Ward

Life, Failure, Inspiration

William Arthur Ward (1968). “Thoughts of a Christian Optimist: The Words of William Arthur Ward”

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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.

William Arthur Ward

Giving, Enthusiastic, Joyous

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We can choose to throw stones, to stumble on them, to climb over them, or to build with them.

William Arthur Ward

Lynching, Choices, Personality

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Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.

William Arthur Ward

Blessed, Responsibility, Blessing

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It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people; to focus your energies on answers - not excuses.

William Arthur Ward

Inspirational, Success, Basketball

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A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life.

William Arthur Ward

Inspirational, Life, Happiness

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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.

William Arthur Ward

Leadership, Sports, Attitude

William Arthur Ward (1968). “Thoughts of a Christian Optimist: The Words of William Arthur Ward”

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To laugh is to risk appearing a fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach out to another is to risk involvement. To expose feelings is to risk exposing your true self. To place your ideas and dreams before a crowd is to risk their loss. To love is to risk not being loved in return. To hope is to risk pain. To try is to risk failure. But risks must be taken, because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.

William Arthur Ward

Dream, Pain, Taken

William Arthur Ward, “Risk”

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Four steps to achievement: Plan purposefully. Prepare prayerfully. Proceed positively. Pursue persistently.

William Arthur Ward

Success, Business, Positivity

William Arthur Ward (1968). “Thoughts of a Christian Optimist: The Words of William Arthur Ward”

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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.

William Arthur Ward

Love, Relationship, Leadership

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Each of us will one day be judged by our standard of life, not by our standard of living; by our measure of giving, not by our measure of wealth; by our simple goodness, not by our seeming greatness.

William Arthur Ward

Life, Simple, Greatness

William Arthur Ward (1968). “Thoughts of a Christian Optimist: The Words of William Arthur Ward”

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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.

William Arthur Ward

Inspirational, Adversity, Mountain

"Lose the Baggage, Lose the Weight: A Woman-to-Woman Recipe for Life" by Lorna Stremcha, p. 63, October 18, 2011.

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A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

William Arthur Ward

Inspirational, Positive, Smile

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There is one thing we can do better than anyone else: we can be ourselves.

William Arthur Ward

Can Do, One Thing

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To the optimist all doors have handles and hinges; to the pessimist, all doors have locks and latches.

William Arthur Ward

Doors, Locks, Pessimist

William Arthur Ward (1968). “Thoughts of a Christian Optimist: The Words of William Arthur Ward”

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Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.

William Arthur Ward

Real, Optimism, Accentuate

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Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.

William Arthur Ward

Life, Caring, Abundance Of Love

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Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.

William Arthur Ward

Motivational, Sports, Determination

William Arthur Ward (1968). “Thoughts of a Christian Optimist: The Words of William Arthur Ward”

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The more we count the blessings we have, the less we crave the luxuries we haven't.

William Arthur Ward

Appreciation, Blessing, Luxury

William Arthur Ward (1968). “Thoughts of a Christian Optimist: The Words of William Arthur Ward”

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Born: 1921
Died: March 30, 1994
Occupation: Author
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