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1. One Day
   Poet: William Arthur Ward
   
   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.



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2. Be Grateful
   by William Arthur Ward
   
   If the life of a river depended
   Only on the rain that falls within the
   Confines of its own banks,
   It would soon be dry.
   
   If the life of an
   Individual depended
   Solely on his own resources,
   He would soon fall.
   Be grateful for your tributaries.



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3. More Than
   Poet: William Arthur Ward
   
   I am more than happy;
   I am joyful.
   I am more than healthy;
   I am whole.
   
   I am more than alive;
   I am radiant.
   I am more than successful;
   I am free.
   
   I am more than caring;
   I am loving.
   I am more than tranquil;
   I am peaceful.
   
   I am more than interested;
   I am involved.
   I am more than adequate;
   I am triumphant.
   
   I am more than fortunate;
   I am prosperous.
   I am more than human;
   I am a child of God.



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4. A Pinch Of Praise
   by William Arthur Ward
   
   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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5. Forgiveness Is
   by William Arthur Ward
   
   Forgiveness is the key that
   Unlocks the door of resentment
   And the handcuffs of hate.
   It is a power that breaks the chains
   Of bitterness and
   The shackles of selfishness.



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6. Do More
   Poet: William Arthur Ward
   
   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.
   Do more than teach; inspire.
   Do more than earn; enrich.
   Do more than give; serve.
   Do more than live; grow.
   Do more than suffer; triumph.



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7. Mistakes
   Poet: William Arthur Ward
   
   The mistakes to avoid:
   Remorse over yesterday's failures.
   Anxiety over today's problems.
   Worry over tomorrow's uncertainty.
   Waste of the moment's opportunity.
   Procrastination with one's present duty.
   Resentment of another's success.
   Criticism of a neighbor's imperfection.
   Impatience with youth's immaturity.
   Skepticism of our nation's future.
   Unbelief in God's providence.



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8. Wise Is
   by William Arthur Ward
   
   Wise is the person
   Who profits from the mistakes of the past,
   Recognizes the opportunities of the present,
   And anticipates the challenges of the future.
   
   The wise person feels
   A kinship with antiquity,
   A friendship with infancy,
   And a fellowship with infinity.



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9. Brighten Your Corner
   by William Arthur Ward
   
   Brighten your corner with Gratitude;
   it is the candle of contentment.
   
   Brighten your corner with Kindness;
   it is the flame of friendship.
   
   Brighten your corner with Cheerfulness;
   it is the light of good will.
   
   Brighten your corner with Joy;
   it is the window to health.
   
   Brighten your corner with Humor;
   it is the sunshine of the soul.
   
   Brighten your corner with Faith;
   it is the door to discovery.
   
   Brighten your corner with Generosity;
   it is the portrait of character.
   
   Brighten your corner with Enthusiasm;
   it is the torch of achievement.
   
   Brighten your corner with Work;
   it is the lantern of success.
   
   Brighten your corner with Patience;
   it is the reflection of maturity.
   
   Brighten your corner with Love;
   it is the power of Brotherhood.
   
   Brighten your corner with Prayer;
   it is the lamp of understanding.



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10. Start The Day
    by William Arthur Ward
    
    To start the day with a prayer
    is to fill the day with song.
    
    A healthy outlook is one of the benefits
    that comes from the exercise of prayer.
    
    Prayer is an action, not an act;
    an attitude, not a ritual.
    
    Prayer changes our attention
    from the problem to the Power;
    from anxiety to the Almighty.
    
    Some knees bend only under
    the load of a heavy heart;
    some eyes are opened only after
    the head is bowed.
    
    Prayer at its best is a grateful day opener,
    A beautiful day brightener,
    And a joyful closer.



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11. A Preacher Is...
    by William Arthur Ward
    
    A preacher is a person who
    perceives parables in problems,
    poetry in patience,
    sermons in sunsets,
    symphonies in snowflakes,
    stories in smiles,
    miracles in meadows,
    messages in mountains,
    fables in flowers,
    lessons in leaves,
    legends in laughter,
    truth in trees,
    wonder in water falls,
    wisdom in windows,
    greatness in gratitude,
    grandeur in grasses,
    goodness in gardens,
    beauty in bridges,
    inspirational in icicles,
    crosses in crises,
    and reverence in rainbows.



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12. Truth
    by William Arthur Ward
    
    Truth, like fire,
    Can comfort or consume,
    Serve or sear, delight or destroy.
    
    Used with imagination,
    It is a torch that lights the way;
    
    Used with compassion,
    It is an ember that warms the heart;
    
    Used with courage,
    It is a spark that ignites reform;
    
    Used with wisdom,
    It is a flame that illumines the darkness;
    
    Used with abandon,
    It is a plaything that scorches a friend.




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