William A. Ward
William A. Ward
William Arthur Ward, is one of America's most quoted writers of inspirational maxims...
appreciation blessing luxury
The more we count the blessings we have, the less we crave the luxuries we haven't.
responsibility generosity giving
Giving is more than a responsibility-it is a privilege; more than an act of obedience-it is evidence of our faith.
ocean knowing brooks
Faith is knowing there is an ocean because you have seen a brook.
teacher accomplishment challenges
Failure is not fatal. Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. It should challenge us to new heights of accomplishments, not pull us to new depths of despair. From honest failure can come valuable experience.
effort excellence preparation
Excellence without effort is as futile as progress without preparation.
inspirational life new-year
Another fresh new year is here . . . Another year to live! To banish worry, doubt, and fear, To love and laugh and give! 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! I have the opportunity Once more to right some wrongs, To pray for peace, to plant a tree, And sing more joyful songs!
caring keys abundance-of-love
Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.
inspirational forgiveness uplifting
Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.
humility pride maturity
To bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility - these are marks of maturity and graciousness.
real optimism problem
Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions.
believe practice
Do more than believe: practice.
succeed decided
A success is one who decided to succeed and worked. A failure is one who decided to succeed and wished.
responsibility unique today
Everyone has a common, yet unique, responsibility to the future: to make the most of today.
water dams reckless
Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.