Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” — William Arthur Ward More Quotes by William Arthur Ward More Quotes From William Arthur Ward The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he cannot learn, feel change, grow or live. William Arthur Ward climbingrisksuffering Encourage me, and I will not forget you. William Arthur Ward forgive-and-forgetencouragementrelationship Learning is more than absorbing facts, it is acquiring understanding. William Arthur Ward learningunderstandingteacher Fools act on imagination without knowledge. Pedants act on knowledge without imagination. William Arthur Ward foolimaginationknowledge A religion without the Holy Ghost, though it had all the ordinances and all the doctrines of the New Testament, would certainly not be Christianity. William Arthur Ward doctrineghostspirit Better to master one mountain than a thousand foothills. William Arthur Ward mountainmasterssuccess Christmas is more that a time of festivities, family, and friends; it is a season of generosity, gladness, and gratitude. William Arthur Ward generositygratitudefamily-and-friends A second-class is a first-class mistake. William Arthur Ward effortmistakeclass Every day is a good day to examine our prime-time priorities. William Arthur Ward primegood-daypriorities Christmas can be the end of emptiness and waywardness; The beginning of happiness and purposefulness. William Arthur Ward emptinesschristmasends Believe while others are doubting. William Arthur Ward doubtweight-lossbelieve Freedom's enemies are waste, lethargy, indifference, immorality, and the insidious attitude of something for nothing. William Arthur Ward wasteattitudeenemy Real optimism knows the difficulties but believes they can be overcome. William Arthur Ward optimismrealbelieve Christmas is more than a time of music, merriment and mirth; it is a season of meditation, mangers and miracles. Christmas is more than a time of carols, cards and candy; it is a season of dedication and decision. William Arthur Ward dedicationchristmasmeditation This bright new year is given me William Arthur Ward old-yearzestnew-year The regeneration of a sinner is an evidence of power in the highest sphere--moral nature; with the highest prerogative--to change nature; and operating to the highest result--not to create originally, which is great; but to create anew, which is greater. William Arthur Ward spheresmoralresults A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strengths feels your fears but fortifies your faith sees your anxieties but frees your spirit recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities. William Arthur Ward when someone show you who they are,Believe them the first time. William Arthur Ward