William Arthur Ward Quotes

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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

Inspirational, Motivational, Dream

William Arthur Ward, “Do More”

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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.

William Arthur Ward

Life, Leadership, Adventure

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

William Arthur Ward

Inspirational, Inspiring, Leadership

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

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Motivational, Leadership, Basketball

William Arthur Ward (1968). “Thoughts of a Christian Optimist: The Words of William Arthur Ward”

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Three enemies of personal peace: regret over yesterday’s mistakes, anxiety over tomorrow’s problems, and ingratitude for today’s blessings.

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Regret, Mistake, Blessing

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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.

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Motivational, Perseverance, Retirement

William Arthur Ward (1968). “Thoughts of a Christian Optimist: The Words of William Arthur Ward”

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A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strenghs; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.

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Love, Inspirational, True Friend

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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.

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Respect, Blessed, Blessing

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

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Inspirational, Friendship, Relationship

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Every person has the power to make others happy. Some do it simply by entering a room others by leaving the room. Some individuals leave trails of gloom; others, trails of joy. Some leave trails of hate and bitterness; others, trails of love and harmony. Some leave trails of cynicism and pessimism; others trails of faith and optimism. Some leave trails of criticism and resignation; others trails of gratitude and hope. What kind of trails do you leave?

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Happiness, Gratitude, Hate

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The more we count the blessings we have, the less we crave the luxuries we haven't.

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Appreciation, Blessing, Luxury

William Arthur Ward (1968). “Thoughts of a Christian Optimist: The Words of William Arthur Ward”

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A Winner's Blueprint for Achievement BELIEVE while others are doubting. PLAN while others are playing. STUDY while others are sleeping. DECIDE while others are delaying. PREPARE while others are daydreaming. BEGIN while others are procrastinating. WORK while others are wishing. SAVE while others are wasting. LISTEN while others are talking. SMILE while others are frowning. COMMEND while others are criticizing. PERSIST while others are quitting.

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Believe, Sleep, Talking

William Arthur Ward, “Believe while others”

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

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Thanksgiving, Thankful, Gratitude

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Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.

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Inspirational, Thank You, Thanksgiving

"How to Write a Gratitude Speech" by Peggy Epstein, bizfluent.com. September 26, 2017.

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Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.

William Arthur Ward

Inspirational, Good Morning, Missing You

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Four steps to achievement: Plan purposefully. Prepare prayerfully. Proceed positively. Pursue persistently.

William Arthur Ward

Success, Business, Positivity

William Arthur Ward (1968). “Thoughts of a Christian Optimist: The Words of William Arthur Ward”

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Will someone else's life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?

William Arthur Ward

Dance, Done, Today

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Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.

William Arthur Ward

Motivational, Sports, Determination

William Arthur Ward (1968). “Thoughts of a Christian Optimist: The Words of William Arthur Ward”

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Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.

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Basketball, Character, Humility

William Arthur Ward (1968). “Thoughts of a Christian Optimist: The Words of William Arthur Ward”

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Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.

William Arthur Ward

Blessed, Responsibility, Blessing

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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

Inspirational, Life, Happiness

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Our words reveal our thoughts; our manners mirror our self-esteem; our actions reflect our character; our habits predict the future.

William Arthur Ward

Self Esteem, Character, Mirrors

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Today is a most unusual day, because we have never lived it before; we will never live it again; it is the only day we have.

William Arthur Ward

Life, Live For Today, Conservative

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A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

William Arthur Ward

Inspirational, Positive, Smile

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

William Arthur Ward

Inspirational, Motivational, Positive

"Melania Trump Quote Sounds Suspiciously Similar To Marla Maples" by Alana Horowitz Satlin, www.huffingtonpost.com. November 04, 2016.

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Born: 1921
Died: March 30, 1994
Occupation: Author
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