About
William Arthur Ward (1921-1994) was an American motivational writer, known for his thousands of epigrams and inspirational maxims. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, he earned a bachelor's degree from McMurry College and a master's from Oklahoma State University. He worked as an assistant to the president of Texas Wesleyan College from 1955 to 1993. He wrote a syndicated column titled 'Pertinent Proverbs' for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and published about a dozen books, including 'Thoughts of a Christian Optimist' and 'Fountains of Faith'. Active in Methodist and community life, he received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Oklahoma City University in 1962.
Major works
- Thoughts of a Christian Optimist (1968)book
- Fountains of Faith (1970)book
Key milestones
- 1942Enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving from private to captain.
- 1955Became assistant to the president of Texas Wesleyan College, serving until 1993.
- 1962Received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Oklahoma City University.
Themes
OptimismFaithMotivationPractical wisdomPersonal development
Sources: id.loc.gov · orlandosentinel.com