William Arthur Ward
American writer
Date of Birth | : | 17 Nov, 1921 |
Date of Death | : | 30 Mar, 1994 |
Place of Birth | : | United States |
Profession | : | American Writer |
Nationality | : | American |
William Arthur Ward was an American motivational writer.
Ward has written over 100 essays, poems, and meditations published in magazines such as Reader's Digest, The Phi Delta Kappan, Science of Mind, and various Christian publications. His column "Relevant Proverbs" appeared in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and American Service Club publications. He is a frequently quoted author in Quot, an international weekly digest for public speakers.
A graduate of McMurry College, he earned his master's degree at Oklahoma State University but did not complete his doctoral work at the University of Texas and North Texas State University. In 1962 he was awarded an honorary degree by Oklahoma City University in recognition of "professional achievements, literary contributions and service to others".
Ward was an assistant to the president of Texas Wesleyan College (now Texas Wesleyan University) in Fort Worth in 1955. In addition to his professional responsibilities, he was director of Methodist Men for the Methodist Central Texas Conference for two years. For four years he taught the 140-member Sigler Bible Class at Polytechnic Methodist Church, where he also served as Sunday School superintendent and church leader.
He was a professional member of the American College Public Relations Association, the International Platform Association, the Religious Public Relations Council, and Phi Delta Kappa. In Fort Worth, he was on the board of directors of numerous organizations, including Rotary, the American Red Cross, and the Boy Scouts of America.
His biography appears in Who's Who in American Education, Who's Who in Public Relations, and Who's Who in the South and Southwest.
Works
- Fountain of Faith, ISBN 978-0837567495
- For this hour, ASIN B000OKBF82
- Thoughts of a Christian Optimist ASIN B00POEXA5O
- Prayer is done
Quotes
Total 23 Quotes
When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.
Teaching is more than imparting knowledge, it is inspiring change.
Four steps to achievement: Plan purposefully. Prepare prayerfully. Proceed positively. Pursue persistently.
A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.
Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.
The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain - he is inspired by it.
Commend while others are criticizing, persist while others are quitting
Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.
Will someone else's life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?
Our words reveal our thoughts; our manners mirror our self-esteem; our actions reflect our character; our habits predict the future.