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William Arthur Ward

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Not every great thinker makes it into the history books, but William Arthur Ward's words speak for themselves. William Arthur Ward's observations on Change are as sharp as their thoughts on Wisdom, revealing genuine breadth of mind. Browse 21 quotes by William Arthur Ward that cover ground from Change, Wisdom, Teacher, Sports, and Smile. A line that stays with you: "God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say 'thank you?'"

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

— William Arthur Ward

Change

All Quotes by William Arthur Ward

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

— William Arthur Ward

Change

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

— William Arthur Ward

Change

“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

Love

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

— William Arthur Ward

Best

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

— William Arthur Ward

Morning

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

— William Arthur Ward

Humor

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

— William Arthur Ward

Anger

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

— William Arthur Ward

Good

“Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.”

— William Arthur Ward

Learning

“Happiness is an inside job.”

— William Arthur Ward

Happiness

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

— William Arthur Ward

Business

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

— William Arthur Ward

God

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

— William Arthur Ward

Forgiveness

“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.”

— William Arthur Ward

Smile

“Adversity causes some men to break others to break records.”

— William Arthur Ward

Men