Quotes by "William Arthur Ward"

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

Faith is knowing there is an ocean because you have seen a brook.

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

It is wise to direct your anger towards problems -- not people; to focus your energies on answers -- not excuses.

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 like is to serve. The secret of life is to dare. The spice of life is to befriend. The beauty of life is to give.

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.

Optimists enrich the present, enhance the future,challenge the improbable and attain the impossible

Lose yourself in generous service and every day can be a most unusual day, a triumphant day, an abundantly rewarding day!

A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life.

Humanity either makes, or breeds, or tolerates all its afflictions.

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.

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

Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.

A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.

To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.

The more generous we are, the more joyous we become. The more cooperative we are, the more valuable we become. The more enthusiastic we are, the more productive we become. The more serving we are, the more prosperous we become.

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.

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

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.

It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people; to focus your energies on answers - not excuses.