William A. Ward
William A. Ward
William Arthur Ward, is one of America's most quoted writers of inspirational maxims...
giving goodness judged life measure simple standard
Each of us will one day be judged by our standard of life -- not by our standard of living; by our measure of giving -- not by our measure of wealth; by our simple goodness -- not by our seeming greatness.
essence giving spices
The essence of life is to care. The beauty of life is to give.
adversity giving sorrow
As the valley gives height to the mountain, so can sorrow give meaning to pleasure; as the well is the source of the fountain, deep adversity can be a treasure.
giving joy thrill
The momentary thrill of getting rarely equals the lasting joy of giving.
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.
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.
giving enthusiastic joyous
The more generous we are, the more joyous we become. The more cooperative we are, the more valuable we become. The more enthusiastic we are, the more productive we become. The more serving we are, the more prosperous we become.
banish bright daily fresh given grow highest joyful laugh love plant pray sing year zest
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 meTo live each day with zest . . .To daily grow and try to beMy highest and my best!I have the opportunityOnce more to right some wrongs,To pray for peace, to plant a tree,And sing more joyful songs!
difficult expect opportunity
Opportunity is often difficult to recognize; we usually expect it to beckkon us with beepers and billboards.
acquiring imparting inspiring teaching
Teaching is more than imparting knowledge, it is inspiring change.Learning is more than absorbing facts, it is acquiring understanding.
acquiring imparting inspiring learning teaching
Teaching is more than imparting knowledge, it is inspiring change. Learning is more than absorbing facts, it is acquiring understanding.
criticism cynicism entering faith gratitude hate leave leaving love others power room simply trails
Every person has the power to make others happy.Some do it simply by entering a room --others by leaving the room.Some individuals leave trails of gloom;others, trails of joy.Some leave trails of hate and bitterness;others, trails of love and harmony.Some leave trails of cynicism and pessimism;others trails of faith and optimism.Some leave trails of criticism and resignation;others trails of gratitude and hope.What kind of trails do you leave?
great learned whom
Every great person has first learned how to obey, whom to obey, and when to obey.
committing great life memory truth
Committing a great truth to memory is admirable; committing it to life is wisdom.