William A. Ward
William A. Ward
William Arthur Ward, is one of America's most quoted writers of inspirational maxims...
determination disappointment giving-up
Delays, disappointments and defeats cause quitters to give up in resignation; losers, to give in the frustration; winners, to come through with determination.
knowledge imagination fool
Fools act on imagination without knowledge. Pedants act on knowledge without imagination.
believe doubt belief
Believe while others are doubting.
preparation daydreaming
Prepare while others are daydreaming.
happiness happy jobs
Happiness is an inside job.
new-year zest years
This bright new year is given me To live each day with zest To daily grow and try to be My highest and my best!
winner problem discouraged
The persistent winner is not discouraged by a problem - he is challenged by it.
be-kind kind fairs
Do more than be fair: be kind.
success mountain masters
Better to master one mountain than a thousand foothills.
encouragement kindness criticism
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.
good-day priorities prime
Every day is a good day to examine our prime-time priorities.
doors locks pessimist
To the optimist all doors have handles and hinges; to the pessimist, all doors have locks and latches.
inspiration light achievement
Enthusiasm is the match that lights the candle of achievement.
hate men names
America needs fewer men obsessed with erecting fences of hate, suspicion and name calling.