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

Quote by William Arthur Ward

Topics: Optimism Quotes, Realism Quotes

There are two things a person should never be angry at, what they can help,...

There are two things a person should never be angry at, what they can help,...

God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say...

God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say...

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

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

Wise are they who have learned these truths: Trouble is temporary. Time is tonic. Tribulation...

Wise are they who have learned these truths: Trouble is temporary. Time is tonic. Tribulation...

In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding;...

In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding;...

Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing;...

Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing;...

Another fresh new year is here... Another year to live! To banish worry, doubt, and...

Another fresh new year is here... Another year to live! To banish worry, doubt, and...

Wisdom doesn't automatically come with old age. Nothing does - except wrinkles. It's true, some...

Wisdom doesn't automatically come with old age. Nothing does - except wrinkles. It's true, some...

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

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

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

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

Each of us will one day be judged by our standard of life -- not...

Each of us will one day be judged by our standard of life -- not...

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

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

Today is a most unusual day, because we have never lived it before; we will...

Today is a most unusual day, because we have never lived it before; we will...

When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best...

When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best...

Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.

Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.

Failure is not fatal. Failure should be our teacher, nor our undertaker. It should challenge...

Failure is not fatal. Failure should be our teacher, nor our undertaker. It should challenge...

A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as...

A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as...

Wow, three pairs of shoes! Someone had a fetish.

Wow, three pairs of shoes! Someone had a fetish.

This I conceive to be the chemical function of humor: to change the character of...

This I conceive to be the chemical function of humor: to change the character of...

I could not tread these perilous paths in safety, if I did not keep a...

I could not tread these perilous paths in safety, if I did not keep a...