Top 120 William Arthur Ward Quotes (2025 Update)
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51. “A success is one who decided to succeed and worked. A failure is one who decided to succeed and wished.”

— William Arthur Ward

52. “To bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility – these are marks of maturity and graciousness.”

— William Arthur Ward

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

— William Arthur Ward

54. “A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.”

— William Arthur Ward

55. “Excellence without effort is as futile as progress without preparation.”

— William Arthur Ward

56. “Leadership is a serving relationship that has the effect of facilitating human development.”

— William Arthur Ward

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

— William Arthur Ward

58. “Better to master one mountain than a thousand foothills.”

— William Arthur Ward

59. “Another fresh new year is here. Another year to live! To Banish worry, doubt and fear, to love and give.”

— William Arthur Ward

60. “Nothing limits achievement like small thinking; nothing expands possibilities like unleashed imagination.”

— William Arthur Ward

61. “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.”

— William Arthur Ward

62. “A life lived without forgiveness is a prison.”

— William Arthur Ward

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

— William Arthur Ward

64. “A friend is one with whom you are comfortable, to whom you are loyal, through whom you are blessed, and for whom you are grateful.”

— William Arthur Ward

65. “Do you depend on others for motivation – or can you motivate yourself?”

— William Arthur Ward

66. “Real optimism knows the difficulties but believes they can be overcome.”

— William Arthur Ward

67. “As the valley gives height to the mountain, so can sorrow give meaning to pleasure; as the well is the source of the fountain, deep adversity can be a treasure.”

— William Arthur Ward

68. “The essence of life is to care. The beauty of life is to give.”

— William Arthur Ward

69. “Failure is not fatal. Failure should be our teacher, not 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

70. “Whatever gets your goat gets your attention. Whatever gets your attention gets your time. Whatever gets your time gets you. Whatever gets you becomes your master. Take care, lest a little thing horn in and get your goat.”

— William Arthur Ward

71. “A pinch of praise is worth a pound of scorn. A dash of encouragement is more helpful than a dipper of pessimism. A cup of kindness is better than a cupboard of criticism.”

— William Arthur Ward

72. “I have the opportunity, once more to right some wrongs, to pray for peace, to plant some trees, and sing more joyful songs.”

— William Arthur Ward

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

— William Arthur Ward

74. “The optimist lives on the peninsula of infinite possibilities; the pessimist is stranded on the island of perpetual indecision.”

— William Arthur Ward

75. “In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding; hostile or humble; furious or forgiving.”

— William Arthur Ward

76. “A second-class is a first-class mistake.”

— William Arthur Ward

77. “Skillful listening is the best remedy for loneliness, loquaciousness, and laryngitis.”

— William Arthur Ward

78. “To the optimist all doors have handles and hinges; to the pessimist, all doors have locks and latches.”

— William Arthur Ward

79. “This bright new year is given me.”

— William Arthur Ward

80. “Raised voices lower esteem. Hot tempers cool friendships. Loose tongues stretch truth. Swelled heads shrink influence. Sharp words dull respect.”

— William Arthur Ward

81. “The greatest ideas, the most profound thoughts, and the most beautiful poetry are born from the womb of silence.”

— William Arthur Ward

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

— William Arthur Ward

83. “Friendship flourishes at the fountain of forgiveness.”

— William Arthur Ward

84. “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings.”

— William Arthur Ward

85. “We can learn much from wise words, little from wisecracks, and less from wise guys.”

— William Arthur Ward

86. “Delays, disappointments and defeats cause quitters to give up in resignation; losers, to give in the frustration; winners, to come through with determination.”

— William Arthur Ward

87. “If you would be interesting, be interested, if you would be pleased, be pleasing, if you would be loved, be loveable, if you would be helped be helpful.”

— William Arthur Ward

88. “If laser beams can cut through mountains, why should we doubt the power of prayer?”

— William Arthur Ward

89. “Will someone else’s life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?”

— William Arthur Ward

90. “Wise are they who have learned these truths: Trouble is temporary. Time is tonic. Tribulation is a test tube.”

— William Arthur Ward

91. “Gratitude is the the energy of faith.”

— William Arthur Ward

92. “The winner asks, “May I help?” The loser asks, “Do you expect me to do that?””

— William Arthur Ward

93. “Commend while others are criticizing, persist while others are quitting.”

— William Arthur Ward

94. “Optimism is a seed sown in the soil of faith; pessimism is a seed hoarded in the vault of doubt.”

— William Arthur Ward

95. “The more we count the blessings we have, the less we crave the luxuries we haven’t.”

— William Arthur Ward

96. “Vow to be valiant. Resolve to be radiant. Determine to be dynamic. Strive to be sincere. Aspire to be attuned.”

— William Arthur Ward

97. “Real and lasting generosity requires that a person do more than make up his mind to give. He must also make up his heart.”

— William Arthur Ward

98. “There is one thing we can do better than anyone else: we can be ourselves.”

— William Arthur Ward

99. “Christmas is more than a time of music, merriment and mirth; it is a season of meditation, mangers and miracles. Christmas is more than a time of carols, cards and candy; it is a season of dedication and decision.”

— William Arthur Ward

100. “Forgiveness from others is charity; from God, grace; from oneself, wisdom.”

— William Arthur Ward