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
gave god seconds
God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say 'thank you?'
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.
blessed responsibility blessing
Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.
happiness gratitude hate
Every person has the power to make others happy. Some do it simply by entering a room others by leaving the room. Some individuals leave trails of gloom; others, trails of joy. Some leave trails of hate and bitterness; others, trails of love and harmony. Some leave trails of cynicism and pessimism; others trails of faith and optimism. Some leave trails of criticism and resignation; others trails of gratitude and hope. What kind of trails do you leave?
life leadership adventure
The adventure of life is to learn. The purpose of life is to grow. The nature of life is to change. The challenge of life is to overcome. The essence of life is to care. The opportunity of like is to serve. The secret of life is to dare. The spice of life is to befriend. The beauty of life is to give.
love inspirational true-friend
A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strenghs; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.
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.” —
love relationship leadership
Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.
life simple greatness
Each of us will one day be judged by our standard of life, not by our standard of living; by our measure of giving, not by our measure of wealth; by our simple goodness, not by our seeming greatness.
self-esteem character mirrors
Our words reveal our thoughts; our manners mirror our self-esteem; our actions reflect our character; our habits predict the future.
thank-you thanksgiving gratitude
God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say 'thank you?'
teacher teaching learning
Teaching is more than imparting knowledge, it is inspiring change.
graduation wise encouragement
Wise are those who learn that the bottom line doesn't always have to be their top priority.