Most, if not all, creativity is born out of perspiration rather than inspiration. — Blaine Hogan Copy Share Image
In Roslyn, Pennsylvania, we started our real-life family circus. They provided the inspiration for my cartoons. I provided the perspiration. — Bil Keane Copy Share Image
“The Deliverator belongs to an elite order, a hallowed subcategory. He’s got esprit up to here. Right now, he is preparing to… — Neal Stephenson Copy Share Image
There are many troubles which you cannot cure by the Bible and the hymn-book, but which you can cure by a good… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
People often say that writing is ten percent inspiration and ninety percent perspiration. This is nonsense, of course. It's pretty much one… — Caprice Crane Copy Share Image
It's true when they say songwriting is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration. In truth, what happens is... songs comes through you. — Greg Lake Copy Share Image
The first cup moistens my lips and throat; The second cup breaks my loneliness; The third cup searches my barren entrail but… — Lu Tong Copy Share Image
None of my inventions came by accident. I see a worthwhile need to be met and I make trial after trial until… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
The secret to a masterpiece is 10 percent inspiration and 90 percent perspiration. — Mario Vargas Llosa Copy Share Image
Thomas Edison had great visions (for lights, music players, movies, etc.) but he knew they didn't count until he could make them… — Philip Kotler Copy Share Image
To create great work, here's how you must spend your time: 1% Inspiration 9% Perspiration 90% Justification — George Lois Copy Share Image
I always say three things make a writer: inspiration, obviously; perspiration, doing the work. But the third is desperation. I'm not really… — Harlan Coben Copy Share Image
In youth, we clothe ourselves with rainbows, with hope & love, & go as brave as the zodiack. In age we put… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
“Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration - said the genius who was 1% showman and 99% fraud.” — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
Failure is important because the first time you win (or lose), it could be luck, it could be timing, or it could… — Howard A. Tullman Copy Share Image
My creative process involves that old saying: It's 90% perspiration and only 10% inspiration. — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
Tomorrow's leaders not only have dreams, goals and plans. They are willing to work hard and to take responsibility for turning their… — Denis Waitley Copy Share Image
