Quotes from William Arthur Ward

Do more than dream. Work.

The winner asks, "May I help?" The loser asks, "Do you expect me to do that?"

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Excellence without effort is as futile as progress without preparation.

Failure is delay, but not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street.

Giving is more than a responsibility-it is a privilege; more than an act of obedience-it is evidence of our faith.

Gratitude is the the energy of faith.

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

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

Each of us will one day be judged by our standard of life -- not by our standard of living; by our measure of giving -- not by our measure of wealth; by our simple goodness -- not by our seeming greatness.

A life lived without forgiveness is a prison.

Freedom's enemies are waste, lethargy, indifference, immorality, and the insidious attitude of something for nothing.

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.

A friend is one who joyfully sings with you when you are on the mountaintop, and silently walks beside you through the valley.

Everyone has a common, yet unique, responsibility to the future: to make the most of today.

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.