Quote

The momentary thrill of getting rarely equals the lasting joy of giving.

William Arthur Ward

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

William Arthur Ward
Age: 72 †
Born: 1921
Born: December 17
Died: 1994
Died: March 30
Writer
Louisiana
United States
Lasting
Rarely
Joy
Getting
Giving
Momentary
Equals
Thrill

More quotes by William Arthur Ward

Image
Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings.
William Arthur Ward
Image
For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, for love and friends... Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
William Arthur Ward
Image
Learning is more than absorbing facts, it is acquiring understanding.
William Arthur Ward
Image
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.
William Arthur Ward
Image
To the optimist, obstacles aare challenges, roadblocks are inspirations, and problems are invitations to achievement.
William Arthur Ward
Image
Do more than believe: practice.
William Arthur Ward
Image
A mediocre music teacher tells. A good music teacher explains. A superior music teacher demonstrates. A great music teacher inspires.
William Arthur Ward
Image
Once trust is tarnished, it is hard to restore it to its original glow.
William Arthur Ward
Image
Do you depend on others for motivation - or can you motivate yourself?
William Arthur Ward
Image
A friend is one who joyfully sings with you when you are on the mountaintop, and silently walks beside you through the valley.
William Arthur Ward
Image
Leadership is a serving relationship that has the effect of facilitating human development
William Arthur Ward
Image
Everyone has a common, yet unique, responsibility to the future: to make the most of today.
William Arthur Ward
Image
In life, satisfaction is experienced when activities are brought to a state of completion. Loss of energy and loss of control are functions of incompletion. The result of completing things releases one's ability to create. Prioritize any items that need to be completed, set a completion date, then do it.
William Arthur Ward
Image
This bright new year is given me To live each day with zest To daily grow and try to be My highest and my best!
William Arthur Ward
Image
To make mistakes is human to stumble is commonplace to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.
William Arthur Ward
Image
Real optimism has reason to complain but prefers to smile.
William Arthur Ward
Image
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
Image
Friendship flourishes at the fountain of forgiveness.
William Arthur Ward
Image
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
Image
If laser beams can cut through mountains, why should we doubt the power of prayer?
William Arthur Ward