Quotes About Inspiration

My father is a chemist, my mother was a homemaker. My parents instilled in us the feeling that learning was the most exciting thing that could happen to you, and it never ends.

Instead of trying to come up and pontificate on what literature is, you need to talk with children, to teachers, and make sure they get poetry in the curriculum early.

When we are touched by something it's as if we're being brushed by an angel's wings.

Nothing is too small. Nothing is too, quote-unquote, ordinary or insignificant. Those are the things that make up the measure of our days, and they're the things that sustain us. And they're the things that certainly can become worthy of poetry.

Having a plan gives you hope. Being able to imagine yourself in control of your clutter gives you hope.

She is learning toward me, animatedly asking questions, and he is a half step back. It happens three more times that night and many times over the next years. Usually it's the women who identify with me and ask the questions. It isn't the details of my travels that intrigue them; it's the fact that I am living a rich, fulfilling life. And I'm doing it without a man. For many women, my story awakens buried dreams or stimulates new ones.

Companies such as Google (and, historically, 3M) operationalize this theory by giving employees time at work to do whatever they want, without restriction or guidance.

I tell young people: Do not think of yourself, think of others. Think of the future that awaits you, think about what you can do and do not fear anything.

Le donne che hanno cambiato il mondo non hanno mai sentito il bisogno di mostrare nulla se non la loro intelligenza

A deadline is negative inspiration. Still, it's better than no inspiration at all.

I became a lesbian because of women, because women are beautiful, strong, and compassionate.

When I got [my] library card, that was when my life began.

When God made man she was practicing.

Writers will happen in the best of families.

A deadline is negative inspiration. Still, it's better than no inspiration at all.

Creativity comes from trust. Trust your instincts.

Creativity comes from trust. Trust your instincts. And never hope more than you work.

That was how I knew Sister Mukumbo was a real teacher, aside from her welcoming smile and her blackboard penmanship. She asked a teacher's type of question. The kind that says: Join in.

That was how I knew Sister Mukumbu was a real teacher, aside from her welcoming smile and her blackboard penmanship. She asked a teacher's type of question. The kind that says: Join in.

Rita Williams-Garcia

I wanted to write this story for those children who witnessed and were part of necessary change. Yes. There were children.

I was impressed by Hendrix. Not so much by his playing, as his attitude - he wasn't a great player, but everything else about him was brilliant.

I don't put myself on Jeff Beck's level, but I can relate to him when he says he'd rather be working on his car collection than playing the guitar.

The only way you can get good, unless you're a genius, is to copy. That's the best thing. Just steal.