William Arthur Ward
William Arthur Ward was an American motivational writer born on December 17, 1921, in Louisiana.
Ward pursued an extensive academic path, attending McMurry University, the University of North Texas, Oklahoma State University, and the University of Texas at Austin. That range of institutions across the South and Southwest shaped the educational background he brought to his writing life.
He worked as a writer throughout his career, producing the kind of material associated with motivation and personal encouragement. His output placed him within a tradition of American writers who addressed readers looking for practical inspiration and positive guidance.
Ward died on March 30, 1994. Motivational writing remained the consistent thread running through his work and the category under which his name continued to be catalogued.
Quotes by William Arthur Ward
William Arthur Ward's insights on:
It is wise to direct your anger towards problems--not people; to focus your energies on answers--not excuses.
Duty without enthusiasm becomes laborious; duty with enthusiasm becomes glorious.
In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding hostile or humble furious or forgiving.
Another fresh new year is here another year to live! to banish worry, doubt, and fear, to love and laugh and give!
If you can imagine it you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.
If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it.
The price of excellence is discipline; the cost of mediocrity is disappointment.
Another fresh new year is here, another year to live! To banish worry, doubt and fear, to love and laugh and give!