William Arthur Ward
William Arthur Ward
William Arthur Ward, is one of America's most quoted writers of inspirational maxims...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionWriter
CountryUnited States of America
William Arthur Ward quotes about
love inspirational true-friend
A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strenghs; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.
inspirational success basketball
It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people; to focus your energies on answers - not excuses.
life simple greatness
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.
thanksgiving thankful gratitude
Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” —
inspirational smile kindness
A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.
inspirational dream sleep
Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.
believe sleep talking
A Winner's Blueprint for Achievement BELIEVE while others are doubting. PLAN while others are playing. STUDY while others are sleeping. DECIDE while others are delaying. PREPARE while others are daydreaming. BEGIN while others are procrastinating. WORK while others are wishing. SAVE while others are wasting. LISTEN while others are talking. SMILE while others are frowning. COMMEND while others are criticizing. PERSIST while others are quitting.
motivational leadership basketball
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
love relationship leadership
Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.
inspirational adversity mountain
The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain - he is inspired by it. The persistent winner is not discouraged by a problem--he is challenged by it. Mountains are created to be conquered; adversities are designed to be defeated; problems are sent to be solved. It is better to master one mountain than a thousand foothills.
inspirational friendship relationship
When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.
blessed responsibility blessing
Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.
happiness gratitude hate
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?
life leadership adventure
The adventure of life is to learn. The purpose of life is to grow. The nature of life is to change. The challenge of life is to overcome. The essence of life is to care. The opportunity of like is to serve. The secret of life is to dare. The spice of life is to befriend. The beauty of life is to give.