Quotes from William Arthur Ward

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

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

The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.

Do more than believe: practice.

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

Today's patience can transform yesterday's discouragements into tomorrow's discoveries. Today's purposes can turn yesterday's defeats into tomorrow's determination.

The more patient we are, the more understanding we become.

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

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

A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.

Friendship flourishes at the fountain of forgiveness.

Happiness is an inside job

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

Teaching is more than imparting knowledge, it is inspiring change.Learning is more than absorbing facts, it is acquiring understanding.

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.

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

If you can dream it, you can become it.

Failure is not fatal. Failure should be our teacher, nor 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.

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

Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.

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

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain -- he is inspired by it. The persistent winner is not discouraged by a problem -- he is challenged by it. Mountains are created to be conquered; adversities are designed to be defeated; problems are sent to be solved. It is better to master one mountain than a thousand foothills

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