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 determination yesterday
Today's patience can transform yesterday's discouragements into tomorrow's discoveries. Today's purposes can turn yesterday's defeats into tomorrow's determination.
opportunity knocking difficult
Opportunity is often difficult to recognize; we usually expect it to beckon us with beepers and billboards.
new-year song opportunity
I have the opportunity, once more to right some wrongs, to pray for peace, to plant some trees, and sing more joyful songs.
failure delay detours
Failure is delay, but not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street.
can-do one-thing
There is one thing we can do better than anyone else: we can be ourselves.
fall optimistic kites
The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall.
basketball disappointment discipline
The price of excellence is discipline. The cost of mediocrity is disappointment.
basketball character humility
Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.
positivity achievement four
Four steps to achievement: Plan purposefully. Prepare prayerfully. Proceed positively. Pursue persistently.
graduation wise encouragement
Wise are those who learn that the bottom line doesn't always have to be their top priority.
dance done today
Will someone else's life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
friendship blessed grateful
A friend is one with whom you are comfortable, to whom you are loyal, through whom you are blessed, and for whom you are grateful.
motivational sports determination
Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.
inspirational wise teaching
Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.