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Ambition

"If you can imagine it,
You can achieve it.
If you can dream it,
You can become it."

-William Arthur Ward

Gratitude

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

-William Arthur Ward

Humor

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

-William Arthur Ward

Mistakes

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

-William Arthur Ward

Problems

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

-William Arthur Ward

Reality

The pessimist complains about the wind;
The optimist expects it to change;
And the realist adjusts the sails.

-William Arthur Ward

Sports

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

-William Arthur Ward

Teaching

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

-William Arthur Ward