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
motivational encouragement optimistic
The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.
optimistic islands infinite
The optimist lives on the peninsula of infinite possibilities; the pessimist is stranded on the island of perpetual indecision.
fall optimistic kites
The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall.
gave god seconds
God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say 'thank you?'
inspirational exercise television
Television remote controls encourage couch potatoes to exercise their options while broadening their base.
climbing risk suffering
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...
voice dull tongue
Raised voices lower esteem. Hot tempers cool friendships. Loose tongues stretch truth. Swelled heads shrink influence. Sharp words dull respect.
spheres moral results
The regeneration of a sinner is an evidence of power in the highest sphere--moral nature; with the highest prerogative--to change nature; and operating to the highest result--not to create originally, which is great; but to create anew, which is greater.
doctrine spirit ghost
A religion without the Holy Ghost, though it had all the ordinances and all the doctrines of the New Testament, would certainly not be Christianity.
teacher learning understanding
Learning is more than absorbing facts, it is acquiring understanding.
care goats littles
Whatever gets your goat gets your attention. Whatever gets your attention gets your time. Whatever gets your time gets you. Whatever gets you becomes your master. Take care, lest a little thing horn in and get your goat
gratitude energy
Gratitude is the the energy of faith.
christmas dedication meditation
Christmas is more than a time of music, merriment and mirth; it is a season of meditation, mangers and miracles. Christmas is more than a time of carols, cards and candy; it is a season of dedication and decision.
gratitude generosity family-and-friends
Christmas is more that a time of festivities, family, and friends; it is a season of generosity, gladness, and gratitude.