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

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

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

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

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: Opportunity, Accomplishment, Challenges

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

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

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

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

The surest cure for loneliness, the quickest way to happiness, is found in this, a simple creed: Go serve someone in greater need.
—William Arthur Ward

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

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

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

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: Bitterness, Forgiveness, Hate

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

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

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

If you believe in prayer, pray; if you believe in serving, serve; if you believe in giving, give.
—William Arthur Ward

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

When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.
—William Arthur Ward
Topics: Doing Your Best, Discovery

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

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: Flattery, Criticism, Encouragement, Support

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

Adversity causes some men to break, others to break records.
—William Arthur Ward
Topics: Difficulties, Challenges, Sports, Adversity

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 life is to serve.
The secret of life is to dare.
The spice of life is to befriend.
The beauty of life is to give.
The joy of life is to love.
—William Arthur Ward

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

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

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

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: Success, Achievement

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

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

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

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

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: Ambition

Faith is knowing there is an ocean because you have seen a brook.
—William Arthur Ward

Adversity causes some men to break, others to break records.
—William Arthur Ward
Topics: Drugs

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

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