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
essence giving spices
The essence of life is to care. The beauty of life is to give.
humble unjust-criticism understanding
In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding; hostile or humble; furious or forgiving.
generosity enthusiastic joyous
The more generous we are, the more joyous we become.
teacher inspire great-teacher
A good teacher explains, while a great teacher inspires
anger effectiveness flying
Flying off the handle sometimes causes hammers and humans to lose their heads, as well as their effectiveness.
interesting would-be helpful
If you would be interesting, be interested, if you would be pleased, be pleasing, if you would be loved, be loveable, if you would be helped be helpful.
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.
relationship encouragement forgive-and-forget
Encourage me, and I will not forget you.
christmas emptiness ends
Christmas can be the end of emptiness and waywardness; The beginning of happiness and purposefulness.
blessing bitter handicaps
We can be bitter about our handicaps or we can be happy about our blessings.
inspiration achievement challenges
To the optimist, obstacles aare challenges, roadblocks are inspirations, and problems are invitations to achievement.
deep-love climbing risk
The greatest hazard in life is to risk NOTHING.
real optimism worst
Real optimism is exposed to the worst but expects the best.
giving joy thrill
The momentary thrill of getting rarely equals the lasting joy of giving.