Authors — Quotes

William Arthur Ward Quotes: 9

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.
A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life.
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.
It is wise to direct your anger towards problems -- not people; to focus your energies on answers -- not excuses.
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.
Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.
We can choose to throw stones, to stumble on them, to climb over them, or to build with them.
Optimists enrich the present, enhance the future,challenge the improbable and attain the impossible