We can learn much from wise words, little from wisecracks, and less from wise guys

Quote by William Arthur Ward

Topics: Wisdom Quotes

Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.

Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.

When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best...

When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best...

To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at...

To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at...

Humanity either makes, or breeds, or tolerates all its afflictions.

Humanity either makes, or breeds, or tolerates all its afflictions.

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

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

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you...

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you...

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like...

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like...

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

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

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

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

There are two things a person should never be angry at, what they can help,...

There are two things a person should never be angry at, what they can help,...

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

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

Each of us will one day be judged by our standard of life -- not...

Each of us will one day be judged by our standard of life -- not...

A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.

A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.

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

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

Happiness is an inside job

Happiness is an inside job

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

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

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

Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing;...

Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing;...

Achievement is not always success, while reputed failure often is. It is honest endeavor, persistent...

Achievement is not always success, while reputed failure often is. It is honest endeavor, persistent...

If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold...

If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold...