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Inspirational Quotations

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Inspirational Quotes by William Arthur Ward (American Author)

Inspirational Quotations 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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If you believe in prayer, pray; if you believe in serving, serve; if you believe in giving, give.
—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
Topics: Trouble, Wisdom

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

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

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

God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say “thank you?”
—William Arthur Ward
Topics: Appreciation, Gifts, Gift, Thankfulness, Gratitude, Blessings

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

Too many of us hear without heeding, read without responding, confess without changing, profess without practicing, worship without witnessing, and seek without sharing.
—William Arthur Ward
Topics: Sharing

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

Recipe for success: Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.
—William Arthur Ward
Topics: Achievement, Success

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

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

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

Failure is not fatal. Failure should be our teacher, nor our undertaker. It should challenge us to new heights of accomplishments, not pull us to new depths of despair. From honest failure can come valuable experience.
—William Arthur Ward
Topics: Accomplishment, Challenges, Opportunity

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

We are more than what we do… much more than what we accomplish… far more than what we possess.
—William Arthur Ward

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

The winner asks, “May I help?” The loser asks, “Do you expect me to do that?”
—William Arthur Ward
Topics: Helpfulness

Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hate. It is a power that breaks the chains of bitterness and the shackles of selfishness.
—William Arthur Ward
Topics: Hate, Bitterness, Forgiveness

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

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: Winning, Success, Challenges, Success & Failure

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.
—William Arthur Ward
Topics: Support, Flattery, Encouragement, Criticism

Teaching is more than imparting knowledge, it is inspiring change.Learning is more than absorbing facts, it is acquiring understanding.
—William Arthur Ward
Topics: Teaching

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
—William Arthur Ward
Topics: Great, Teach, Good, Teaching, Teachers

A second-class effort is a first-class mistake.
—William Arthur Ward
Topics: Class

Change, like sunshine, can be a friend or a foe, a blessing or a curse, a dawn or a dusk.
—William Arthur Ward
Topics: Blessings, Change

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

A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.
—William Arthur Ward
Topics: Attitude

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

Failure is delay, but not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street.
—William Arthur Ward
Topics: Mistakes, Failure, Failures

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