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Words carry weight, and William Arthur Ward's insight into education is no exception. It serves as a gentle reminder that amidst the chaos of modern life, timeless wisdom still holds the power to guide our decisions and clarify our values.

About William Arthur Ward

William Arthur Ward was an American motivational writer. He wrote over 4,000 epigrams, or positive sayings, which were published in Reader's Digest and on the front page of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. They were also collected into 13 books including Thoughts of a Christian Optimist, Up Words, Reward Yourself!, and Think It Over. His sayings have been published extensively in inspirational posters, greeting cards, diaries, and wall plaques, and have appeared in commercials.

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"Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them."

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

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"Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting."

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"Happiness is an inside job."

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"When I left school I went to Australia for a year and worked in the drama department of a school in Perth."

— James D'arcy
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"People ask how can a Jewish kid from the Bronx do preppy clothes? Does it have to do with class and money? It has to do with dreams."

— Ralph Lauren
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"Science has yet to isolate the Godiva Chocolate or Prada gene, but that doesn't mean your weakness for pricey swag isn't woven into your DNA. According to a new study of identical twins, it's less TV ads or Labor Day sales that make you buy the things you do than the tastes and temperaments that are already part of you at birth."

— Jeffrey Kluger
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"American high school students trail teenagers from 14 European and Asian countries in reading, math and science. We're even trailing France."

— Suzanne Fields
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