William Arthur Ward Poems

Another fresh new year is here
Another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
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The optimist turns the impossible into the possible;
the pessimist turns the possible into the impossible.
The optimist pleasantly ponders how high the kite will fly;
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Before you speak, listen.
Before you write, think.
Before you spend, earn.
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Believe while others are doubting.
Plan while others are playing.
Study while others are sleeping.
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Do more than belong: participate.
Do more than care: help.
Do more than believe: practice.
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Another fresh new year is here
Another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
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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.
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To laugh is to risk appearing a fool,
To weep is to risk appearing sentimental.
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