William Arthur Ward

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.

Adversity causes some men to break others to break records.

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.

Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.

A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life.

Happiness is an inside job.

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

God gave you a gift of 86, 400 seconds today. Have you used one to say 'thank you?'

Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.

The pessimist complains about the wind the optimist expects it to change the realist adjusts the sails.

Change, like sunshine, can be a friend or a foe, a blessing or a curse, a dawn or a dusk.

Wise are those who learn that the bottom line doesn't always have to be their top priority.

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.