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
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.
real believe optimism
Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions, knows about difficulties but believes they can be overcome, sees the negatives but accentuates the positives, is exposed to the worst but expects the best, has reason to complain but chooses to smile.
attitude sincere strive
Vow to be valiant. Resolve to be radiant. Determine to be dynamic. Strive to be sincere. Aspire to be attuned.
inspirational good-morning missing-you
Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.
encouragement gratitude kindness
TODAY can be a healthy unusual day for you-and for others-if you take time to give someone a smile . . . to express a word of kindness . . . to lend a helping hand to someone in need . . . ..to write a note of gratitude . . . to give a word of encouragement to someone who is temporarily overcome with problems . . . to share a portion of your material possessions with others.
inspiration successful men
Men never plan to be failures; they simply fail to plan to be successful
lynching choices personality
We can choose to throw stones, to stumble on them, to climb over them, or to build with them.
4th-of-july generosity unusual
Lose yourself in generous service and every day can be a most unusual day, a triumphant day, an abundantly rewarding day!