William Arthur Ward Quotes
Be motivated by these William Arthur Ward quotes full of wisdom. William Arthur Ward was an American, author, editor, pastor and teacher. As you read his thoughts you will see a man who had a lot of common sense! His words are both motivating and inspiring.The price of excellence is discipline. The cost of mediocrity is disappointment.
William Arthur Ward
God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say "thank you?
William Arthur Ward
Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
William Arthur Ward
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.
William Arthur Ward
Wise are those who learn that the bottom line doesn't always have to be their top priority.
William Arthur Ward
Friendship flourishes at the fountain of forgiveness.
William Arthur Ward
Opportunities are like sunrises - if you wait too long, you miss them.
William Arthur Ward
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
William Arthur Ward
A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.
William Arthur Ward
We can learn much from wise words, little from wisecracks, and less from wise guys.
William Arthur Ward
Adversity cause some men to break; others to break records.
William Arthur Ward
Opportunities are like sunrises - if you wait too long, you miss them.
William Arthur Ward
To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.
William Arthur Ward
Teaching is more than imparting knowledge, it is inspiring change. Learning is more than absorbing facts, it is acquiring understanding.
William Arthur Ward
A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strengths;
feels your fears but fortifies your faith;
sees your anxieties but frees your spirit;
recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.
William Arthur Ward
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When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.
William Arthur Ward
We can throw stones, complain about them, stumble on them, climb over them, or build with them.
William Arthur Ward
The greatest failure is the failure to try.
William Arthur Ward
Leadership is based on inspiration, not domination;
on cooperation, not intimidation.
William Arthur Ward
We are more than what we do, much more than what we accomplish, far more than what we possess.
William Arthur Ward
A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your step as you walk the tightrope of life.
William Arthur Ward
Optimists enrich the present, enhance the future, challenge the improbable and attain the impossible.
William Arthur Ward
The mediocre teacher tells.
The good teacher explains.
The superior teacher demonstrates.
The great teacher inspires.
William Arthur Ward
Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.
William Arthur Ward
Wise are they who have learned these truths:
Trouble is temporary. Time is tonic. Tribulation is a test tube.
William Arthur Ward
It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people; to focus your energies on answers - not excuses.
William Arthur Ward
If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it.
William Arthur Ward
Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.
William Arthur Ward
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.
William Arthur Ward
Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.
William Arthur Ward
You may also enjoy three short, but motivational Poems by William Arthur Ward