Inspirational Quotes (681 Quotes)

I have a gentlemen friend who encourages me to play golf too he plays as well. He's just a little older than I, but he's an inspiration to me.

I'd like to think that the notion of inspiration will transcend cultural things that are going on. There's something classic about this movie that I'm hoping reaches kids.

a great American hero in the truest sense. He had already given up so much, including an incredible football career and loving family, to fight for his country in the war on terrorism. His patriotism and courage are an inspiration and we are grateful for his ultimate sacrifice.

It was an inspired choice and an inspiring performance. There doesn't seem to be a weakness in your abilities,

Hospitals like Brigham and Women's Hospital are an inspiration to the field. They reaffirm that quality and patient safety are cornerstones of hospitals' commitment and mission. They are testing new strategies for providing safer, more effective patient-centered care, and are sharing what they learn with the field to help all hospitals fulfill the promise of high-quality, safe care for their communities.

Tens of thousands of lives have been saved and millions more improved as a result of the decision and commitment of this man and the inspiration that he leads.

He's been just incredible. He's really been an inspiration to us. It really shows how determined he is to play baseball.

Advance our standards, set upon our foes;
Our ancient word of courage, fair Saint George,
Inspire us with the spleen of fiery dragons!

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.

His ability was an inspiration to everyone who loves football.

Human beings have speculated about the relationship between inspiration and insanity for centuries.

Inspiration is God making contact with itself.

Kahlil Gibran was an inspiring author, artist and poet whose works have spoken to millions of people from all backgrounds in dozens of languages around the world. Habitat for Humanity itself seeks to embody many of the ideals Gibran embraced and to be similarly universal in its work to build decent housing with families from all races, religions and languages. We are deeply honored to be recognized by the Arab American Institute Foundation with the Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Award.

It's faithful without being religious. It's a garden book but it's not about gardening. It's sort of inspirational but it's not a devotional.

My sister was really inspirational, ... She and Greg were out there training for events. So, I thought, 'Why don't I get out there I can't sit on the sidelines forever.

Inspiration without perspiration is usually sterile.

I talked to him and I told him that no matter what it is, you just have to get past it. I just tried to give him a couple of inspirational comments.

Woody has always been a reference point for me, as well a source of inspiration along the way. I was brought up around his music at a pretty early age, ... The reference in the song relates more to the way my own children have become fans, I guess (laughs). If there was no Highway 61, we may not have had Bob Dylan or Leadbelly .

Its funny how motivation and inspiration can be drawn from the strangest of places and situations, but boy, if feels damn good.

So, the combination of looking at lots of different people and how they react to each other and how they relate to each other and waiting for that inspiration is the thing that allows me to keep writing.

I listen to both oldies and contemporary stations. I enjoy listening to current stuff because there's an energy to it that's inspiring.

Seeing these heroes is inspiring. T. I. has authority.

He's a special person he means a lot to this team. He's been very much an inspiration to this team. I think we're driven very much by trying to make this a special year for him.

I think they're just, it's probably a cliche, the hospitable Italians tend to be just wonderful hosts, ... And so, and we were living there for four-and-a-half months ... and you're just kind of faced with this beauty every day. It's an inspiring place, and the light, and the food, you know...

Quite often when I write a song, I think back to a moment in my life. I use what has happened in my life as an inspiration to make music.

You think about it in an abstract way, but as a young cook, you're looking at other books for recipes, for inspiration, and for ideas.

I would like to be called an inspiration to people, not a role model - because I make mistakes like everybody else. When I'm offstage, I'm just like everybody else.

Through this program, we have been privileged to meet many great kids and have been touched by their stories and their efforts. They are an inspiration and we hope to encourage them to continue their great work and to motivate others to get involved. These are our future community leaders and we salute them.

Michael Jackson is an inspiration and we are approaching him,

I defied nothing at all. I ignored the law because I didn't know it existed. It didn't occur to me that anyone would want to curb my inspiration.

Wherever you look there are inspirations, books, literature, paintings, landscapes, everything. Just living is an inspiration.

Thank goodness for Rachel Ashwell and shabby chic -- that's our inspiration.

In the power and splendor of the universe, inspiration waits for the millions to come. Man has only to strive for it. Poems greater than the Iliad, plays greater than Macbeth, stories more engaging than Don Quixote await their seeker and finder.

This is an awesome clinic for those who want to teach tennis, and I wouldn't miss it even if I wasn't involved. If (a coach or teaching pro) can get some kind of inspiration from this and maybe learn new things to use with their students, then we've done our job.

The white spruce forest along the banks is most inspiring, magnificent here. Down the terraced slopes and right to the water's edge on the alluvial soil it stands in ranks.

An artist's duty is rather to stay open-minded and in a state where he can receive information and inspiration. You always have to be ready for that little artistic Epiphany.

In times of great crisis, Americans have always turned to God and prayer for help and comfort. We are so thankful that the President is calling for this time of prayer. It will bring our country together. The most important needs for victims right now is hope, inspiration and spiritual strength. We urge the faith community to stand with the President in this call,

John was an inspiration for me so I wanted to take the number, ... I owe a lot to him.

Martina had this inspiration. The musicians were really excited about it because they were getting to play a bunch of music that hasn't been recorded in 30 or 40 years. She really knows what she wants and how to get it.

When you first start doing it, being on tour is inspiring, because you've never been anywhere.

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.

The music comes first. When Geoff has made something the inspiration comes automatically. His music is very expressive. But still is is a very difficult process: I have to add something to his music, not push it away. It has to be equal, and I find that very difficult.

The exterior of the building is so remarkable and so unique, with its Normandy inspiration. I mean, it's a landmark it's truly a landmark, and it was designed by one of America's greatest architects. But there's little point in saving a building just to save a building. Buildings are to be used. It doesn't have to have the original use it just needs to be used.

I want to thank Michelle for this very generous contribution to the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund, ... There are many people in the Gulf region who are in need and who will benefit from Michelle's extraordinary generosity. She's truly an inspiration on and off the course.

When you see a show like this, I think it will make you care a lot more about art. It might make someone go start painting, inspire them to learn about an artist or start buying art.

The things he has done for other people have been an inspiration for me. It's my hope that I can assist some people and walk in his large shoes.

It is strange to talk of miracles, revelations, inspiration, and the like, as things past, while love remains.

Don't make music for some vast, unseen audience or market or ratings share or even for something as tangible as money. Though it's crucial to make a living, that shouldn't be your inspiration. Do it for yourself.

I opened-up a yogurt, underneath the lid it said, Please try again. because they were having a contest that I was unaware of. I thought maybe I opened the yogurt wrong. ...Or maybe Yoplait was trying to inspire me... Come on Mitchell, don't give up An inspirational message from your friends at Yoplait, fruit on the bottom, hope on top.

It's a great story. He's just an inspiration to all of us to keep working hard no matter what happens.