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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?'"

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

— William Arthur Ward

Morning

All Quotes by William Arthur Ward

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

— William Arthur Ward

Forgiveness

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

— William Arthur Ward

God

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

— William Arthur Ward

Change

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

— William Arthur Ward

Men

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

— William Arthur Ward

Good

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

— William Arthur Ward

Morning

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

— William Arthur Ward

Learning

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

— William Arthur Ward

Best

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

— William Arthur Ward

Anger

“Happiness is an inside job.”

— William Arthur Ward

Happiness

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

— William Arthur Ward

Change

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

— William Arthur Ward

Smile

“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

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

— William Arthur Ward

Business

“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