Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotes by William Arthur Ward (American Author)

William Arthur Ward (1921–94) was an American writer of famous inspirational maxims.

A graduate of McMurry College, Ward received his master’s degree at Oklahoma State University. He served as an administrator of Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth from 1955 until 1993.

Ward published his “Think it Over” epigrams in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and other periodicals since the 1960s. His compositions also appeared in the Reader’s Digest, Science of Mind, and many greeting cards, posters, and wall plaques. His books include Thoughts of a Christian Optimist (1968) and Miracles That I Have Seen (1998.)

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Wise are those who learn that the bottom line doesn’t always have to be their top priority.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Business, Wisdom

Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Curiosity

Opportunity is often difficult to recognize; we usually expect it to beckon us with beepers and billboards.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Opportunity, Opportunities

The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain—he is inspired by it. The persistent winner is not discouraged by a problem—he is challenged by it. Mountains are created to be conquered; adversities are designed to be defeated; problems are sent to be solved. It is better to master one mountain than a thousand foothills.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Challenges, Success, Success & Failure, Winning

Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Forgiveness

Skillful listening is the best remedy for loneliness, loquaciousness, and laryngitis.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Listening, Loneliness

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Gratitude

The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Optimism, Encouragement

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.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Planning

Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Gifts, Gratitude, Feelings, Thankfulness

Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Life, Living, Sharing

Another fresh new year is here . . .
Another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
To love and laugh and give!
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!
I have the opportunity
Once more to right some wrongs,
To pray for peace, to plant a tree,
And sing more joyful songs!
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Worry

Begin while others are procrastinating. Work while others are wishing.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Procrastination

A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Balance, Humor

Four steps to achievement: plan purposefully, prepare prayerfully, proceed positively, pursue persistently.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Resolve, Planning, Perseverance, Secrets of Success, Achieving, Endurance, Preparation

Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.
William Arthur Ward

Every great person has first learned how to obey, whom to obey, and when to obey.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Obedience

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: One liners, Smile

The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Optimism

Committing a great truth to memory is admirable; committing it to life is wisdom.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Wisdom

Obedience to our Heavenly Father starts with our loving service to a needy brother.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Service

If you can imagine it,
You can achieve it.
If you can dream it,
You can become it.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Ambition

To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Laughter, Mistakes, Maturity

The winner persistently programs his pluses; the loser mournfully magnifies his minuses.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Winning, Winners

Optimists enrich the present, enhance the future, challenge the improbable and attain the impossible.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Challenges

It is wise to direct your anger towards problems—not people, to focus your energies on answers—not excuses.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Problems, Problem-solving, Excuses

We can choose to throw stones, to stumble on them, to climb over them, or to build with them.
William Arthur Ward

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Imagination, Dreams, Graduation

Happiness is an inside job
William Arthur Ward
Topics: Happiness, Jobs

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
Topics: Disability

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