213 Quotes by William Arthur Ward

Humanity either makes, or breeds, or tolerates all its afflictions.

Failure is not fatal. Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. It should challenge us to new heights of accomplishments, not pull us to new depths of despair. From honest failure can come valuable experience.

Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.

Excellence without effort is as futile as progress without preparation.

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

Another fresh new year is here . . . Another year to live! To banish worry, doubt, and fear, To love and laugh and give! 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! I have the opportunity Once more to right some wrongs, To pray for peace, to plant a tree, And sing more joyful songs!

To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.

Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.

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