Inspiration Quotes

“How is it possible that a being with such sensitive jewels as the eyes, such enchanted musical instruments as the ears, and such a fabulous arabesque of nerves as the brain can experience itself as anything less than a god? And, when you consider that this incalculably subtle organism is inseparable from the still more marvelous patterns of its environment – from the minutest electrical designs to the whole company of the galaxies – how is it conceivable that this incarnation of all eternity can be bored with being?” ~ Alan Watts, The Book

“Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just show up and get to work.” ~ Chuck Close

“A major stimulant to creative thinking is focused questions. There is something about a well-worded question that often penetrates to the heart of the matter and triggers new ideas and insights.” ~ Brian Tracy

“In art the hand can never execute anything higher than the heart can inspire.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.” ~ Ella Jane Fitzgerald

“Genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration.” ~ Thomas Edison

“Most people can do absolutely awe-inspiring things. Sometimes they just need a little nudge.” ~ Timothy Ferriss, The 4-Hour Workweek

“Management is about persuading people to do things they do not want to do, while leadership is about inspiring people to do things they never thought they could.” ~ Steve Jobs

“Inspiration is a magical thing, a productivity multiplier, a motivator. But it won’t wait for you. Inspiration is a now thing. If it grabs you, grab it right back and put it to work.” ~ Jason Fried

“If you’re inspired on a Friday, swear off the weekend and dive into the project. When you’re high on inspiration, you can get two weeks of work done in twenty-four hours. Inspiration is a time machine in that way.” ~ Jason Fried

“The way I measure greatness is: How many people do you affect? In your time on earth, how many people can you affect? How many people can you make want to be better? Or how many people can you inspire?” ~ Will Smith

“The man of genius inspires us with a boundless confidence in our own powers.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Inspiration is a byproduct of discipline… simply getting up everyday and planning, plotting, sketching, setting up or actually applying paint to a painting. ” ~ Beverly Claridge

“Inspirations never go in for long engagements; they demand immediate marriage to action.” ~ Brendan Francis

“A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.” ~ Mary Kay Ash