William A. Ward
William A. Ward
William Arthur Ward, is one of America's most quoted writers of inspirational maxims...
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.
blessing bitter handicaps
We can be bitter about our handicaps or we can be happy about our blessings.
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.
loneliness listening remedy
Skillful listening is the best remedy for loneliness, loquaciousness, and laryngitis.
originals hard
Once trust is tarnished, it is hard to restore it to its original glow.
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.
generosity enthusiastic joyous
The more generous we are, the more joyous we become.
motivational encouragement optimistic
The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.