William A. Ward
William A. Ward
William Arthur Ward, is one of America's most quoted writers of inspirational maxims...
basketball disappointment discipline
The price of excellence is discipline. The cost of mediocrity is disappointment.
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What you believe is more important than what you possess. What you live is more lasting than what you profess. Whom you inspire is more significant than whom you impress.
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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.
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!
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Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.
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Vow to be valiant. Resolve to be radiant. Determine to be dynamic. Strive to be sincere. Aspire to be attuned.
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I have the opportunity, once more to right some wrongs, to pray for peace, to plant some trees, and sing more joyful songs.
responsibility unique today
Everyone has a common, yet unique, responsibility to the future: to make the most of today.
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Excellence without effort is as futile as progress without preparation.
water dams reckless
Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.
caring keys abundance-of-love
Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.
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Another fresh new year is here . . . Another year to live! To banish worry, doubt, and fear, To love and laugh and give! This bright new year is given me To live each day with zest . . . To daily grow and try to be My highest and my best! I have the opportunity Once more to right some wrongs, To pray for peace, to plant a tree, And sing more joyful songs!
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.
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Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.