Action Quote by John Braine Download Open image “It isn't that inspiration doesn't exist, but it comes only with writing.” — John Braine ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.4 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare Action Inspiration Inspirational Writing
That talk of inspiration is sheer nonsense; there is no such thing. It is a mere matter of craftsmanship. — William Morris Copy Share Image
I don't believe in inspiration. I write when I can't avoid writing anymore. — Aleksandar Hemon Copy Share Image
Inspiration is indispensable to my work, but it is hard to come by. It is there or it is not; it is a gift… — Elaine de Kooning Copy Share Image
I don't know anything about inspiration because I don't know what inspiration is; I've heard about it, but I never saw it. — William Faulkner Copy Share Image
I can't explain inspiration. A writer is either compelled to write or not. And if I waited for inspiration I wouldn't really be a… — Toni Morrison Copy Share Image
Inspiration can be found in a pile of junk. Sometimes, you can put it together with a good imagination and invent something. — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
Inspiration does not always precede the act of writing; it often follows it. — Madeleine L'Engle Copy Share Image
So-called "inspiration" is no more than an extreme example of a process which constantly goes on in the minds of all of us. — Anthony Storr Copy Share Image
“If the original of any of your characters would win a libel case against you, you have failed to create a real character.” — John Braine Copy Share Image
To be shockingly original with your first novel, you don’t have to discover a new technique: Simply write about people as they are and… — John Braine Copy Share Image
Solitude and quiet are highly desirable, but the lack of them is no barrier to writing... The will to work builds all the seclusion… — John Braine Copy Share Image
There isn't, unfortunately, any way of discovering whether you can write a publishable novel except by writing it. — John Braine Copy Share Image
Writing's not always a pleasure to me, but if I'm not writing every other pleasure loses its savour. — John Braine Copy Share Image
I've no desire to be ill-dressed; but I hate the feeling that I daren't be ill-dressed if I want to. — John Braine Copy Share Image
I always say there are two things to be successful. The first is decide exactly what you want - set your goals - and… — Brian Tracy Copy Share Image
You'd be surprised how hard it can often be to translate an action into an idea. — Karl Kraus Copy Share Image
Gratitude isn't just a feeling, it's an action. Expressing gratitude by writing in a journal, taking a photo, or shooting a video creates a… — Janice Kaplan Copy Share Image
Nothing is so powerful as an insight into human nature... what compulsions drive a man, what instincts dominate his action. If you know these… — William Bernbach Copy Share Image
Every thought I have imprisioned in expression I must free by my deeds — Kahlil Gibran Copy Share Image
It took me 20 years to buy an electric typewriter, because I was afraid it would be too sensitive. I like to bang the… — Elmore Leonard Copy Share Image
Every action that helps us manifest our divine nature more and more is good; every action that retards it is evil. — Swami Vivekananda Copy Share Image
As you begin changing your thinking, start immediately to change your behaviour. Begin to act the part of the person you would like to… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
It's easy to say, let's go in and get the bad guys. But you have a divided country of Sunnis and Shias. The United… — Tulsi Gabbard Copy Share Image
Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God, that he owes account to none other for… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
“Action is a powerful thing. When you smile through your sadness, it can completely change your outlook. Try it! Smile :) Now hold onto… — Leticia Rae Copy Share Image
