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
friendship valleys walks
A friend is one who joyfully sings with you when you are on the mountaintop, and silently walks beside you through the valley.
motivational encouragement optimistic
The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.
beautiful inspiration ideas
The greatest ideas, the most profound thoughts, and the most beautiful poetry are born from the womb of silence
thanksgiving gratitude thankfulness
Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings.
opportunity challenges found
Our greatest challenge-our greatest opportunity-is found in these words: 'Choose ye this day....'.
new-year zest years
This bright new year is given me
motivational new-year zest
Another fresh new year is here. Another year to live! To Banish worry, doubt and fear, to love and give
affirmation loser winner
'If only' is the excuse of the loser; 'I can' is the affirmation of the winner.
inspire risk persons
Only the person who risks is truly free
worship responding
Too many of us hear without heeding, read without responding, confess without changing, profess without practicing, worship without witnessing, and seek without sharing.
motivation depends
Do you depend on others for motivation - or can you motivate yourself?
taken climbing wind
But risks must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing. The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he cannot learn, feel, change, grow or live. Chained by his servitude he is a slave who has forfeited all freedom. Only a person who risks is free. The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; and the realist adjusts the sails
adversity humanity affliction
Humanity either makes, or breeds, or tolerates all its afflictions.
appreciation gratitude morning
For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, for love and friends... Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.