Do More
I came across this poem by William Arthur Ward and thought it really reflects many of the leadership quality I described in my previous articles. I thought I would share it with you.
Do More
by William Arthur Ward
Do more than belong: participate.
Do more than care: help.
Do more than believe: practice.
Do more than be fair: be kind.
Do more than forgive: forget.
Do more than dream: work.
Do more than teach; inspire.
Do more than earn; enrich.
Do more than give; serve.
Do more than live; grow.
Do more than suffer; triumph.
William Arthur Ward (1921 - 1994) is considered one of America's foremost inspirational writers, with columns, quotes, and poems appearing multiple times in major publications during his lifetime and still widely referenced today. Born in Louisiana, he served in the U.S. Army before becoming a college administrator. William was also an editor, teacher, and pastor, and served on the board of directors for many nonprofit organizations.
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Exploring a Better Future
3 年Inspirational
Ideas, Imagination, Creation & Connection are my Talents
3 年Great motivational poem, and even better that his inspired work is still being quoted. Couldn't ask for a better legacy.
Treasurer at Kontiki Cultural Women Empowerment
3 年So true, and the world needs more kind and inspirational messages right now, thank you!
Special Education Teacher at Bensalem Township School District
3 年Thanks Bill-I needed that today. I hope we can catch up at Bensalem's DIversity and Equity Summit in June.
Lead - Reliability, FMEA, 6 Sigma and Advanced Data Analytics at Beko Corporate
3 年What a lovely feed, thank you! Makes me want to add one more thing from Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment, which is “It takes something more than intelligence to act intelligently.”