William Arthur Ward Quotes
Top 100 wise famous quotes and sayings by William Arthur Ward
William Arthur Ward Famous Quotes & Sayings
Discover top inspirational quotes from William Arthur Ward on Wise Famous Quotes.
It is wise to direct your anger towards problems
not people; to focus your energies on answers
not excuses.
not people; to focus your energies on answers
not excuses.
Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings. -
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!
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 some trees, and sing more joyful songs.
Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.
When we shut people out, we wall ourselves in;When we stop building bridges, we start erecting fences.
Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.
Christmas can be the end of emptiness and waywardness; The beginning of happiness and purposefulness.
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.
The greatest ideas, the most profound thoughts, and the most beautiful poetry are born from the womb of silence
To the optimist all doors have handles and hinges; to the pessimist, all doors have locks and latches.
Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.
The optimist lives on the peninsula of infinite possibilities; the pessimist is stranded on the island of perpetual indecision.
Real and lasting generosity requires that a person do more than make up his mind to give. He must also make up his heart.
A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life.
Freedom's enemies are waste, lethargy, indifference, immorality, and the insidious attitude of something for nothing.
The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall.
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
Today is a most unusual day, because we have never lived it before; we will never live it again; it is the only day we have.
Christmas is more that a time of festivities, family, and friends; it is a season of generosity, gladness, and gratitude.
Love is more than a noun-it is a verb; it is more than a feeling-it is caring, sharing, helping, sacrificing.
In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding; hostile or humble; furious or forgiving.
A friend is one with whom you are comfortable, to whom you are loyal, through whom you are blessed, and for whom you are grateful.
Television remote controls encourage couch potatoes to exercise their options while broadening their base.
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.
Giving is more than a responsibility-it is a privilege; more than an act of obedience-it is evidence of our faith.
To bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility - these are marks of maturity and graciousness.
A mediocre music teacher tells. A good music teacher explains. A superior music teacher demonstrates. A great music teacher inspires.
We are more than what we do ... much more than what we accomplish ... far more than what we possess.
Empathy feels these thoughts; your hurt is in my heart, your loss is in my prayers, your sorrow is in my soul, and your tears are in my eyes.
Wise are they who have learned these truths: Trouble is temporary. Time is tonic. Tribulation is a test tube.
Success never resides in the world of weak wishes, but in the palace of purposeful plans and prayerful persistence.
Three enemies of personal peace: regret over yesterday's mistakes, anxiety over tomorrow's problems, and ingratitude for today's blessings.
A success is one who decided to succeed and worked. A failure is one who decided to succeed and wished.
Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.
Opportunity is often difficult to recognize; we usually expect it to beckon us with beepers and billboards.
Vow to be valiant. Resolve to be radiant. Determine to be dynamic. Strive to be sincere. Aspire to be attuned.
Our words reveal our thoughts; our manners mirror our self-esteem; our actions reflect our character; our habits predict the future.
Four steps to achievement: Plan purposefully. Prepare prayerfully. Proceed positively. Pursue persistently.
To the optimist, obstacles aare challenges, roadblocks are inspirations, and problems are invitations to achievement.