William Arthur Ward Quotes

Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job!

It's a delightful thing to receive a good word just at your time of need. Encourage someone today.

I believe that you should praise people whenever you can; it causes them to respond as a thirsty plant responds to water.

I'd like to say to all my fans out there, thanks for the support. And to all my doubters, thank you very much because you guys have also pushed me.

Praise your children more than you correct them. Praise them for even their smallest achievement.

Let the master praise him, and say, 'Here ye do well.' For, I assure you, there is no such whetstone to sharpen a good wit, and encourage a will to learning, as is praise.

There are high spots in all of our lives and most of them have come about through encouragement from someone else. I don't care how great, how famous or successful a man or woman may be, each hungers for applause.

I suppose if it has a practical purpose, I appreciate a pat on the back. I suppose it's rewarding, ultimately.

Ballplayers, like everyone else, like to get told they did something right.

For the most part, I meet people who are like 'I really like your work. I'm watching your career. I want to see you do well. Keep doing what you do.' I get that so much, and it's so reassuring. I often wish that so many people, who just work normal jobs, could get a pat on the back as much as I do, because it's very complimentary.

I like the big ups. I'm into the big ups.

A student never forgets an encouraging private word, when it is given with sincere respect and admiration.

It's a joy to be recognized and to have people that are interested in what you do. That can pick up your whole day.

I have yet to find the man, however exalted his station, who did not do better work and put forth greater effort under a spirit of approval than under a spirit of criticism.

By patting somebody on the back, a boy or a girl, a professional dancer, male, female, it really makes people feel good and I know it certainly made me feel good.

There is no such whetstone, to sharpen a good wit and encourage a will to learning, as is praise.

If you are a leader, you should never forget that everyone needs encouragement. And everyone who receives it - young or old, successful or less-than-successful, unknown or famous - is changed by it.

Being able to speak to all my fans is really cool - you always hear people cheering for you on the court, but to have messages of support in between tournaments is really motivating.

Try praising your wife, even if it does frighten her at first.

I think every human being in the world appreciates being encouraged and acknowledged.

My fans have been supportive. Their love has pushed me to do better in life.

All the appreciation I have been receiving has been very encouraging. It pushes me to do better.

I compliment people when I see something I really like and tell them, 'That was good. Keep doing what you're doing.' That's as much as advice as you will get out of me.

I am really thankful towards those who appreciate my work and who encourage me.

It is nice to hear some positive words from the manager.