Quote

The more generous we are, the more joyous we become.

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
Joyous
Enthusiastic
Generosity
Generous
Become

More quotes by William Arthur Ward

Image
Commend while others are criticizing, persist while others are quitting
William Arthur Ward
Image
'If only' is the excuse of the loser 'I can' is the affirmation of the winner.
William Arthur Ward
Image
If laser beams can cut through mountains, why should we doubt the power of prayer?
William Arthur Ward
Image
America needs fewer men obsessed with erecting fences of hate, suspicion and name calling.
William Arthur Ward
Image
The greatest failure is the failure to try.
William Arthur Ward
Image
Real optimism has reason to complain but prefers to smile.
William Arthur Ward
Image
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
Image
A good teacher explains, while a great teacher inspires
William Arthur Ward
Image
The winner asks, May I help? The loser asks, Do you expect me to do that?
William Arthur Ward
Image
The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he cannot learn, feel change, grow or live.
William Arthur Ward
Image
Learning is more than absorbing facts, it is acquiring understanding.
William Arthur Ward
Image
Teaching is more than imparting knowledge, it is inspiring change.
William Arthur Ward
Image
Fools act on imagination without knowledge. Pedants act on knowledge without imagination.
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
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
Image
The persistent winner is not discouraged by a problem - he is challenged by it.
William Arthur Ward
Image
In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better upset or understanding hostile or humble furious or forgiving.
William Arthur Ward
Image
The adventure of life is to learn. The purpose of life is to grow. The nature of life is to change. The challenge of life is to overcome. The essence of life is to care. The opportunity of like is to serve. The secret of life is to dare. The spice of life is to befriend. The beauty of life is to give.
William Arthur Ward
Image
Optimists enrich the present, enhance the future,challenge the improbable and attain the impossible
William Arthur Ward
Image
Wise are those who learn that the bottom line doesn't always have to be their top priority.
William Arthur Ward