William A. Ward
William A. Ward
William Arthur Ward, is one of America's most quoted writers of inspirational maxims...
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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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Interruptions can be viewed as sources of irritation or opportunities for service, as moments lost or experience gained, as time wasted or horizons widened. They can annoy us or enrich us, get under our skin or give us a shot in the arm. Monopolize our minutes or spice our schedules, depending on our attitude toward them.
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Another fresh new year is here . . .Another year to live!To banish worry, doubt, and fear,To love and laugh and give!This bright new year is given meTo live each day with zest . . .To daily grow and try to beMy highest and my best!I have the opportunityOnce more to right some wrongs,To pray for peace, to plant a tree,And sing more joyful songs!
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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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Vow to be valiant;Resolve to be radiant;Determine to be dynamic;Strive to be sincere;Aspire to be attuned.
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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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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” —
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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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Wise are those who learn that the bottom line doesn't always have to be their top priority.
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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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Will someone else's life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
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Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.
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There is one thing we can do better than anyone else: we can be ourselves.