Inspiration Quotes · Page 295

I equate inspiration with desire – the desire that moves us to be artists in the first place. To attempt to make…

— Nita Engle

I love what I do, and to be able to see a show that is inspired by my life's work is exciting…

— Judy Smith

Most every young man either takes inspiration from his father or wishes he could. I was fortunate in that I could.

— Sheldon Whitehouse

Nagasaki is not just an international city with a long and fascinating history. It is a global inspiration for all those who…

— Antonio Guterres

Every human being should keep alive within them the sacred flame of madness, but should behave as a normal person.

— Paulo Coelho

Most of us will get turned on at night by the very same things that we will demonstrate against during the day…

— Esther Perel

Being able to meet fans who look up to me and letting me know they have been inspired by me in some…

— Erin Willett

“Don't play the victim role, empower yourself instead. Place yourself and others around you in a position to win.”

— Peprah Boasiako

I was really blown away and inspired by everything that she [Audrey Hepburn] had done for children via and through UNICEF and…

— Liv Tyler

This world, this universe which our senses feel, or our mind thinks, is but one atom, so to say, of the Infinite,…

— Swami Vivekananda

The inspiration really comes first from the character and the story. That vision of what the story is, and what the character…

— Keanu Reeves

I get messages from people telling me all the time through Twitter or Instagram about how my path has inspired their path.…

— Aleister Black

I was really inspired by intense nature and landscapes, and I'm always inspired by open spaces and giving room for things to…

— Chelsea Wolfe

“When we face our fear of death and slow down our busy lives, we come to realize our relationships are precious, a…

— Molly Friedenfeld

All things are aggregations of atoms that dance & by their movement produce sound. When the rhythm of the dance changes, the…

— Alexandra David-Neel

There are many ways to inspire healing of the earth, all relating to the tree truth that everything is interconnected. We ourselves…

— Nalini Nadkarni

The absolute dependence of a newborn infant inspired many things in me, but it did not activate any magical knowledge about what…

— Anonymous

You know, sometimes I get moments of inspiration when I'm writing something and then the task seems so daunting that it just…

— Adam Pascal

I take inspirations from newspaper strip cartoonists who look for ways of expanding their characters' worlds once they have established the initial…

— Paul Dini

In 'Growing Stronger,' I expose my most painful moments and open my heart, thoughts and person, so that my experiences can inspire…

— Thalia

Through my travels, I find inspiration in street style and how young women create their individual looks and identity.

— Maria Sharapova

As the physically weak man can make himself strong by careful and patient training, so the man of weak thoughts can make…

— James Allen

My daughter Ciara has turned into an amazing little cook and she gets most of her recipes, tips and inspiration from Instagram…

— Coleen Nolan

Life is full of beginnings, and many beginnings are difficult. They require a little extra inspiration in order to keep you going,…

— Anonymous

The block of marble is not the sculptor, and doesn't see that he's about to become a masterpiece... We're the block of…

— Peter Kreeft

All too often, when creative people pick out someone else's creative work as an inspiration, what they end up with is very,…

— Samuel R. Delany

I try to read a lot and listen to a lot of good songwriters, and I try to actually work on the…

— Jason Isbell

I'm very much inspired by drag and burlesque. I love burlesque outfits because they're so dramatic and pretty and sparkly and intricate.

— Chappell Roan

Along with trustworthiness, consistency is the thing to look for when you surround yourself with people who can help you on your…

— Michael Johnson

Yoga practice is therapeutic for the body and mind, reminds us of our goodness, energizes our creativity, and inspires.

— Tara Stiles

Teaching the guitar is a constant source of inspiration. I sometimes think I get more out of the lessons than my students.

— Paul Gilbert

“Writing amounts to removing a piece of yourself and exposing it to criticism. The bravery of that action alone deserves to be…

— April Khaito

People who have come from nothing and started their own business or opened up a whole new niche in a particular industry,…

— Benjamin Stone

Sachin has been an integral part of Mumbai Indians and a source of inspiration for the team ever since the inception.

— Nita Ambani

The greatest composer does not sit down to work because he is inspired, but becomes inspired because he is working.

— Ernest Newman

The Enlightenment dream is a good one. The idea that people should rationally appreciate their place in nature, assess threats and possibilities,…

— Dale Jamieson

“Focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses. Focus on your character, not your reputation. Focus on your blessings, not your misfortunes.”

— Roy T. Bennett

Steve Rom's bravery is unique. Faced with life-threatening circumstances, he focused his determination and spirit to defeat an unbeatable disease. Steve's story…

— Fred Dryer

Once u realize u don't have to prove anything to no one. Or worry about what anybody thinks or criticizes u for.…

— Nishan Panwar

“Inspiration can't be performed. It's an audience response to authenticity, courage, selfless work, and genuine wisdom.”

— CHRIS ANDERSON