William Arthur Ward – 15 Quotes

15 Quotes by 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

When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.

– William Arthur Ward

Wise are those who learn that the bottom line doesn’t always have to be their top priority.

– William Arthur Ward

Change, like sunshine, can be a friend or a foe, a blessing or a curse, a dawn or a dusk.

– William Arthur Ward

The pessimist complains about the wind the optimist expects it to change the realist adjusts the sails.

– William Arthur Ward

Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.

– William Arthur Ward

God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say ‘thank you?’

– William Arthur Ward

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

– William Arthur Ward

Happiness is an inside job.

– 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

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. Love me and I may be forced to love you.

– William Arthur Ward

Adversity causes 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

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

– William Arthur Ward