William Arthur Ward Quotes

If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you, instead of trying to defend yourself you should say, he obviously does not know me very well, since there are so many other faults he could have mentioned.

I don't think a man has to go around shouting and play-acting to prove he is something. And a real man don't go around putting other guys down, trampling their feelings in the dirt, making out they're nothing.

My people have learned that it is a condescension far beneath them, and that it opens a wide door, when indulged in, for the admission of every unclean thing.

If it is written for me to lose, I'll lose with dignity and give credit.

The fact is I have lost a fight, and I accept the loss from Allah. That's the way a real fighter and a real man goes out.

When you realize where you come from, you naturally become tolerant, amused, kindhearted as a grandmother, and dignified as a king. Immersed in wonder, you can deal with whatever life brings you, and when death comes, you are ready.

If you can't take a good kicking, you shouldn't parade how much luckier you are than other people.

They can take everything away from me, but they can never take my pride, unless I somehow get some.

To the proud the slightest repulse or disappointment is the last indignity.

I hate being wrong, and I hate when people give up.

Don't let your ego get too close to your position, so that if your position gets shot down, your ego doesn't go with it.

Dignity belongs to the conquered.

To be a good loser is to learn how to win.

It's a fine thing to rise above pride, but you must have pride in order to do so.

If you make a fool of yourself, you can do it with dignity, without taking your pants down. And if you do take your pants down, you can still do it with dignity.

I think sometimes people project things on you, but I'm trying to handle everything that's happened to me with a certain amount of grace, dignity and good manners. You just can't necessarily win all the time.

You can be deprived of your money, your job and your home by someone else, but remember that no one can ever take away your honor.

When boasting ends, there dignity begins.

When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less.

I haven't always acted or reacted in a way that made me proud, but I didn't make that same mistake twice, and I think that's what I love about adversity is that it always reminds me of what's really valuable in life.

I shall always be proud of what I've done, regardless of what you journalists or anybody can say.

Never dip lower than you can dip.

I'll never be immune to criticism, and that's okay, and I'm very comfortable with that.

The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure criticism without resentment.

As a tennis player you can win and you can lose, and you have to be ready for both. I practised self-control as a kid. But as you get older they both - winning and losing - get easier.