Quotes About Inspiration

Without atmosphere a painting is nothing.

Painting is the grandchild of Nature.

Ich glaube an einen Fluss der vom Meer zu den Bergen fließt ich fordere nicht mehr von der Poesie als diesen Fluss zu beschreiben.

I was aware that the reading of all good books is indeed like a conversation with the noblest men of past centuries who were the authors of them, nay a carefully studied conversation, in which they reveal to us none but the best of thoughts.

The reading of all good books is indeed like a conversation with the noblest men of past centuries who were the authors of them, nay a carefully studied conversation, and which they revealed to us none but their best thoughts

I believe in the magic and authority of words.

A poet must leave traces of his passage, not proof.

A poet should leave traces of his passage, not proof.

You only fight well for causes you yourself have shaped, with which you identify—and burn.

How did writing come to me? Like bird's down on my windowpane, in winter. Just then there rose in the heart a struggle of firebrands, which has, still now, not ended.

La Poésie ne rhythmera plus l'action, elle sera en avant." (Rimbaud) [...] La poésie ne rythmera plus l'action, elle en sera le fruit et l'annonciation jamais savourés, en avant de son propre paradis.

On ne se bat bien que pour les causes qu'on modèle soi-même et avec lesquelles on se brûle en s'identifiant.

It is because this sensation of truth provides me with a joy I would be unable to describe in human words that I believe it to be from some other world and that, through its miracle, I can already picture myself having passed through the gates of death.

His (Guénon's) motto was vincit omnia veritas, "Truth conquers all", but implicitly his motto was "Seek and ye shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you". Implicit in his writings is the certainty that they will come providentially to those who are qualified to receive his message and they will impel them to seek and therefore to find a way.

Art evokes the mystery without which the world would not exist

At a time where so many scholars are calculating, is it not desirable that some, who can, dream?

Authenticity inspires. Just be real

Blessed are the people who are living dreams they didn't know they had. Dreams they never dreamed. Dreams that came to life because they followed their intuition

No one knows while experiencing their darkest hour that some day they may use that very experience to illuminate the ways for others. Nothing is ever wasted

Once you are in alignment with your life purpose; there will be a knowing in your heart that is so strong; that it will let you know you have found your true calling. This will provide you will all the energy you need to fulfill your mission."

The Universe cares more about your empowerment and freedom from fear than it does just about anything. It's really true.

Au travail, le plus difficile, c'est d'allumer la petite lampe du cerveau. Après, ça brûle tout seul.

Sometimes I think they are writers who do not write. That "writers write" is meant to be self-evident. People like to say it. I find it is hardly ever true. Writers drink. Writers rant. Writers phone. Writers sleep. I have met very few writers that write at all.

Her courage frightens and amazes me. It make me hopeful for her. Is that what you call love? Is that what you call hope?