Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

William Arthur Ward Writer

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Jan 1, 1921
  • Died: Mar 30, 1994

William Arthur Ward, author of Fountains of Faith, is one of America's most quoted writers of inspirational maxims.

More than 100 articles, poems and meditations written by Ward have been published in such magazines as Reader's Digest, This Week, The Upper Room, Together, The Christian Advocate, The Adult Student, The Adult Teacher, The Christian Home, The Phi Delta Kappan, Science of Mind, The Methodist Layman, Sunshine, and Ideals.

His column Pertinent Proverbs has been featured in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and in numerous service club publications throughout the United States and abroad. He is one of the most frequently quoted writers in the pages of Quote, the international weekly digest for public speakers.

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

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

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

Adversity causes some men to break others to break records. men & sports

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

Happiness is an inside job. happiness

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

Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning. learning

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

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

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness. smile

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

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

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