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 perseverance retirement
Before you speak, listen. Before you write, think. Before you spend, earn. Before you invest, investigate. Before you criticize, wait. Before you pray, forgive. Before you quit, try. Before you retire, save. Before you die, give.
motivational leadership basketball
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
thanksgiving thankful gratitude
Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” —
thank-you thanksgiving gratitude
God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say 'thank you?'
graduation wise encouragement
Wise are those who learn that the bottom line doesn't always have to be their top priority.
respect blessed blessing
Blessed is he who has learned to admire but not envy, to follow but not imitate, to praise but not flatter, and to lead but not manipulate.
dance done today
Will someone else's life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
motivational sports determination
Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.
can-do one-thing
There is one thing we can do better than anyone else: we can be ourselves.
positivity achievement four
Four steps to achievement: Plan purposefully. Prepare prayerfully. Proceed positively. Pursue persistently.
failure delay detours
Failure is delay, but not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street.
motivational believe inspire
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.
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!
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.