Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions. William Arthur Ward More Quotes by William Arthur Ward More Quotes From William Arthur Ward In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding; hostile or humble; furious or forgiving. William Arthur Ward unjust-criticismunderstandinghumble A friend is one who joyfully sings with you when you are on the mountaintop, and silently walks beside you through the valley. William Arthur Ward valleyswalksfriendship Failure is delay, but not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street. William Arthur Ward delaydetoursfailure Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive. William Arthur Ward accentuateoptimismreal Once trust is tarnished, it is hard to restore it to its original glow. William Arthur Ward hardoriginals The optimist lives on the peninsula of infinite possibilities; the pessimist is stranded on the island of perpetual indecision. William Arthur Ward optimisticinfiniteislands Nothing limits achievement like small thinking; nothing expands possibilities like unleashed imagination. William Arthur Ward dreamsuccessinspirational Raised voices lower esteem. Hot tempers cool friendships. Loose tongues stretch truth. Swelled heads shrink influence. Sharp words dull respect. William Arthur Ward voicehotdull To bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility - these are marks of maturity and graciousness. William Arthur Ward pridehumilityself-esteem Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records. William Arthur Ward determinationmotivationalsports The greatest ideas, the most profound thoughts, and the most beautiful poetry are born from the womb of silence William Arthur Ward inspirationbeautifulideas Men never plan to be failures; they simply fail to plan to be successful William Arthur Ward inspirationsuccessmen Wise are those who learn that the bottom line doesn't always have to be their top priority. William Arthur Ward encouragementwisegraduation Faith is knowing there is an ocean because you have seen a brook. William Arthur Ward oceanknowingfaith To the optimist all doors have handles and hinges; to the pessimist, all doors have locks and latches. William Arthur Ward pessimistlocksdoors Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom. William Arthur Ward recklessdamswater Optimists enrich the present, enhance the future,challenge the improbable and attain the impossible William Arthur Ward challengesimpossiblemotivational A friend is one with whom you are comfortable, to whom you are loyal, through whom you are blessed, and for whom you are grateful. William Arthur Ward loyaltyblessedfriendship We must be silent before we can listen. We must listen before we can learn. We must learn before we can prepare. We must prepare before we can serve. We must serve before we can lead. William Arthur Ward leadershipattitudesports Love is more than a noun-it is a verb; it is more than a feeling-it is caring, sharing, helping, sacrificing. William Arthur Ward sacrificeinspirationallove
