Inspirational Quotes (681 Quotes)

Just the example Delaware State University graduates set by the way they live their lives, should be an inspiration to other high school students to go to Delaware State.

Angelina is living proof of the power we all have every one of us to make a difference. I was deeply moved by her descriptions of individual refugees struggling to live with dignity and hope, and found her personal commitment to be an inspiration.

Inspiration comes of working every day.

We had such big gains yesterday that it is not unusual for us to consolidate a little bit. Then, oil's down but gasoline is up and that is counterbalancing each other, ... The economic news we had this morning was less than inspiring.

The glow of inspiration warms us it is a holy rapture.

Yes, and I can sit down on a white piece of paper and work because I don't believe too much into inspiration, only I'm waiting for inspiration, work and then inspiration may come. It's a little too easy to say that.

You feel like there's a little higher call that you're playing for. It takes away from the personal anxiety and makes it an inspirational thing.

The observation of nature is part of an artist's life, it enlarges his form and knowledge, keeps him fresh and from working only by formula, and feeds inspiration.

Stability at the top, you've got to have that all the time. All the great franchises, all the great teams have that. They've had the right guy who can inspire, who can lead.

Jimmy had that genius that mysterious certain something. When you watched him play, you wanted to learn how to play that way ... he was an inspiration to me to play honestly, to play truthfully, to play deeply.

Harland Wood, the department head, was an inspiring scientist and teacher but he was also devoted to his students and colleagues.

There have been three guys I've been around who, personality-wise, have been the most inspirational,

Steve was an inspirational leader because he was an exceptional individual, ... Steve cared deeply about his people, The Associated Press and what it meant to journalism. He played a pivotal role in the development of the modern AP in Europe and forever will hold a place in our hearts.

Bob was an inspirational storyteller, an audacious fighter and an unpretentious mystic. He was serious about saving the world while always maintaining a sense of humor.

Just as appetite comes by eating, so work brings inspiration, if inspiration is not discernible at the beginning.

All poetic inspiration is but dream interpretation.

When you think of somewhere really cold for inspiration, you eventually get to Russia.

At a personal level, when I moved from the 12 mile to the mile as a college junior, I used the experiences and stories of those milers who came before me for education and inspiration. Don, too, moved from the 12 mile to the mile in college, and his 358.7, which made him the third-fastest miler ever when he ran it, was remarkable in part because he ran it on the same day that he took a final exam in Berkeley. For an athlete like myself, who aspired to be a student and an athlete throughout my career, Don was and is a true role model.

She has represented her club, state and country with enormous pride over the years, and her genuine love and passion for the game is quite inspirational.

He was an inspiration. It was just so exciting to hear about somebody so young who had suffered so much and had such hope to accomplish something.

It makes me feel wonderful that people still care for me... that I have so many fans among young people, who write to me and tell me I have been an inspiration.

The club is in a state of shock. He was an inspiration to everyone here during four outstanding years, the highlight of which was his performance in the 1991 Scottish Cup final.

If a violent act towards a woman takes place, and the inspiration for that act is violence in cinema, the inspiration for that act would have come from somewhere else if movies didn't exist.

I know what inspiring basketball is. When we're dead in the water and we're not playing the way we're capable of, I'm going to say that. But tonight we were very inspiring.

The whole country has been behind the team and I am sure it's been an inspiration to Michael Vaughan and his players. Everyone's fallen in love with cricket.

The tallest tree in the history of African American journalism has fallen, but has fallen gracefully. The tree that stood tall for over 60 years and a tree that planted a forest, a tree with widespread limbs and full of fruit. He connected to Africa and African Americans. He shared the pain of Emmett Till, the development of Martin Luther King Jr., and was a source of information and inspiration. He was the number one black publisher for 60 years. His impact had been felt through the whole world of journalism.

I wouldn't say that was the turning point in the game. Riley had to make a lot of good saves in the game. If I had to describe our effort (Saturday) I would say it was less than inspiring. We didn't play well but I can't complain too much, we're up a game.

For his chaste Muse employ'd her heaven-taught lyre None but the noblest passions to inspire, Not one immoral, one corrupted thought, One line which, dying, he could wish to blot.

Joseph's strength is his personal love of style. He's an inspiration to ordinary guys. Style isn't about good looks or money it's about how you put things together.

I look at the dancers and I get the inspiration for the work from them.

Does it surprise me that he still makes plays Absolutely not, because I see what he does in the weight room in March, April and May. The guy is an inspiration to everyone in this locker room.

Volvo's most sincere gratitude goes out to the Volvo for life Awards judges, who time and time again come together to select the year's greatest hometown heroes. They are an inspiring group of individuals making an incredible impact on the world.

Small business is the engine of the American economy and the Founding Father's award recognizes key individuals who had the inspiration and passion to bring the vision of a ubiquitous small business support network to reality, ... Representative Smith was instrumental in driving the necessary legislation giving birth to our organization and we will do our best to honor his legacy by serving America's small business.

I regret that I've never actually managed to be inspired enough to get into anything else, and I should've been, I really should have been, because the piano can be a wonderful instrument. But I'm afraid that my inspiration is just purely on the words... and it's gonna stay there.

To go again over the history of the struggle of resistance ... and to think 'Where are all these people today Where is the KGB' is very inspiring,

A man of strength and wisdom, John Paul became an inspiration to generations of both Catholics and non-Catholics throughout the world by encouraging freedom, promoting peace and respecting all faiths.

Perpetual inspiration is as necessary to the life of good-ness, holiness and happiness as perpetual respiration is necessary to animal life.

Risk is essential. There is not growth of inspiration in staying within what is safe and comfortable. Once you find out what you do best, why not try something else?

Inspiration is the key to everything.

There is the inspirational quality of live exhibits, ... One of the main reasons for aquariums to exist these days is to use that power of inspiration of living animals to motivate visitors to protect these animals in the world.

As healthcare continues to lead as a topic of national concern and debate, Microsoft is committed to working with individuals, organizations and government drivers to leverage the role that technology can play in achieving healthcare transformation. With so much truly innovative work being done with our technology throughout the healthcare system, these awards are a way for us to showcase some of the leaders driving remarkable results in efficiency and patient care -- results that we think are capable of inspiring broader change across the industry.

uses (Kyle) as an inspiration. He says when he thinks about Kyle, 'I haven't got any problems.' Kyle is an inspiration to people, but he may not know it.

We believe the wholesome, intelligent, elegant celebrities that promote our brands make a huge difference. These women can be seen as role models. They are inspirational.

Your life is your message to the world. Make it inspiring.

Getting comments like that from even the young people at the shows who probably aren't singers, the girls who just tell me that I'm an inspiration to them, for one reason or another.

He's an inspiration on and off the floor, the way he carries himself. He's been a professional all year long. He's been (criticized), even though he's scoring 30-some points a night, people are still not satisfied. Because of it, he's prepared his team for the playoffs. I want to see what the kid is capable of.

We dont know when our name came into being or how some distant ancestor acquired it. We don't understand our name at all we don't know its history, and yet we bear it with exalted fidelity. We merge with it, we like it, we are ridiculously proud of it, as if we had thought it up ourselves in a moment of brilliant inspiration.

As a child I was captivated by the 1960s space program and technological innovations, and it inspired me to get an engineering degree. Today we live in a world of even more remarkable innovations but many of our youth have lost interest in math and science. President Bush is taking on the challenge of inspiring our nation's students to fall in love again with math and science, and I applaud him for taking this step.

Jerome Bettis is an inspiration. He's been an inspiration throughout the playoffs. But it comes down to going out Sunday and doing the things we've been doing.

Every piece has its own identity which we develop by the rule 'We know no limits.' We follow the inspiration of the moment and don't worry if what we're playing is alternative, progressive or fusion rock.