William Arthur Ward
William Arthur Ward (1921 – 1994) was an American writer.
Found 14 thoughts of 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
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
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
If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it.
William Arthur Ward
When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.
William Arthur Ward
To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.
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
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
Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
William Arthur Ward
We can learn much from wise words, little from wisecracks, and less from wise guys.
William Arthur Ward