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

Quote by William Arthur Ward

Topics: Wisdom Quotes

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,...

Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.

Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.

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...

Failure is not fatal. Failure should be our teacher, nor our undertaker. It should challenge...

Failure is not fatal. Failure should be our teacher, nor our undertaker. It should challenge...

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

Happiness is an inside job

Happiness is an inside job

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;...

Wisdom doesn't automatically come with old age. Nothing does - except wrinkles. It's true, some...

Wisdom doesn't automatically come with old age. Nothing does - except wrinkles. It's true, some...

Blessed is he who has learned to admire but not envy, to follow but not...

Blessed is he who has learned to admire but not envy, to follow but not...

Wise are they who have learned these truths: Trouble is temporary. Time is tonic. Tribulation...

Wise are they who have learned these truths: Trouble is temporary. Time is tonic. Tribulation...

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

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

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.

Another fresh new year is here... Another year to live! To banish worry, doubt, and...

Another fresh new year is here... Another year to live! To banish worry, doubt, and...

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

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

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

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

Another fresh new year is here . . . Another year to live! To banish...

Another fresh new year is here . . . Another year to live! To banish...

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...

Bless a thing and it will bless you. Curse it and it will curse you....If...

Bless a thing and it will bless you. Curse it and it will curse you....If...

The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings.

The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings.

Out of difficulties grow miracles.

Out of difficulties grow miracles.