Inspiration Quote by Viola Davis

My mother taught me about the power of inspiration and courage, and she did it with a strength and a passion that I wish…

— Carly Fiorina

I think my mother, more than anyone, knew the importance of inspiration. If it was occurring, you had to use it.

— Rufus Wainwright

My mom really inspired me. She has always taught me it's not about us, it's about what we can give back.

— Bailee Madison

Trying to impress my mother with words was one of my favourite pursuits.

— John Mayer

I started teaching myself, taking a breath or a moment that's not overreacting or having an explosion. It made me such a better person.…

— Mila Kunis

My desire, my passion, was to help moms with practical encouragement.

— Lisa Whelchel

Without a doubt my mother was an inspiration for my writing. This is true in many ways, but mostly because she is a wonderful…

— Elizabeth Strout

My mom has obviously had a powerful influence on my life, and her voice can describe certain things that I couldn't see in myself.

— Common

I always thought my father [influenced me most] because he was so well read, I tried to model myself on him, but really as…

— Patti Smith

I got my inspiration when I sat down with my father, at about eight or nine years old, and watched 'The Rumble in the…

— Nicola Adams

It was as a mother that I needed my mother back, and I needed to conjure her anew and think about what she would…

— Maya Soetoro-Ng

My mom was really vigorous about making sure that we saw things and that we questioned things. Education was so important to both of…

— Jennifer Garner