Quotes About Inspiration

Without inspiration the best powers of the mind remain dormant. There is a fuel in us which needs to be ignited with sparks.

Ah, Heidi, that brings light to the heart! What comfort you have brought me!

Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind.

Study Bach, there you will find everything.

The treasures hidden in the heavens are so rich that the human mind shall never be lacking in fresh nourishment.

We do not ask for what useful purpose the birds do sing, for song is their pleasure since they were created for singing. Similarly, we ought not to ask why the human mind troubles to fathom the secrets of the heavens... The diversity of the phenomena of Nature is so great and the treasures hidden in the heavens so rich, precisely in order that the human mind shall never be lacking for fresh nourishment.

We do not ask for what useful purpose the birds do sing, for song is their pleasure since they were created for singing. Similarly, we ought not to ask why the human mind troubles to fathom the secrets of the heavens. The diversity of the phenomena of Nature is so great, and the treasures hidden in the heavens so rich, precisely in order that the human mind shall never be lacking in fresh nourishment.

A writer had to stand the silences that came with being alone[…]. You could think when you were alone, and writers needed to think.

Without the pen of Paine , the sword of Washington would have been wielded in vain.

Why have I not genius to start some new thought? Some thing that will surprise the world?

What a fine affair it would be if we could flit across the Atlantic as they say the angels do from planet to planet.

I shall never shine 'til some animating occasion calls forth all my powers.

Imagination paints a charming view of the future, conveniently adapted to the demands of our current emotion.

This is the most effective way: let the growing soul look at life with the question: 'What have you truly loved? What has drawn you upward, mastered and blessed you?

Friendship with children unwraps their hidden potentials.

Friendship is not about manipulating people; but rather inspiring them to reach their potentials.

Friendship with children empowers them to succeed.

You need energizing friendships to achieve seemingly impossible goals.

Like energy drinks, real friends will boost your energy, enhance your mental alertness and ginger you into action.

My best friend is the one who builds my character and improves my life.

Choose friends who can influence your future positively.

Friendship is a springboard.

Befriend good people, for their spirit will influence you.

The Holy Spirit is the true spirit of friendship.