Quotes About Inspiration

If thou indeed derive thy light from Heaven, Then, to the measure of that heaven-born light, Shine, Poet! In thy place, and be content. . . —WILLIAM WORDSWORTH

My work is awfully labored just now. Sometimes it has the most wondrous life of its own, it fairly pulls me along—rather like wind surfing! At other times, it drags and mopes, so that I despair of ever writing another word or drawing another picture. I've found that if one keeps pushing along during the mopes, out will flash the most exhilarating thought or idea—a way of doing something that I had never seen before—and then, one is off again, and hold on to your hat!

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

To see the world in a grain of sand, and heaven in a wild flower,' " he quoted from Blake. " 'Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, and eternity in an hour,' " she replied.

He believed in Father Brad, who conceded with Goethe that 'correction is good, but encouragement is better.

Bonhoeffer said it's not about hero worship, but intimacy with God.

Peggy Lambert.

I've found that if one keeps pushing along during the mopes, out will flash the most exhilarating thought or idea—a way of doing something that I had never seen

He leaned against the mantel and stretched, breathing the prayer he learned from his grandmother: Lord, make me a blessing to someone today.

Flowers don't solve anything, but they can improve most everything.

Maybe you done stepped aroun' th' Lord an' tryin' to lead th' way.

If he was going to find what he was seeking, he'd have to look, it was that simple. "Show me, Lord," he prayed aloud. "Lead me there and open my heart to Your wisdom….

came pouring out, nor had he ever heard anything like it; it was so clear

The firefly only shines when on the wing, So it is with us--when we stop, we darken.

I believe that's when God first started speaking to my heart--the very day I started speaking to His!

Phillipians 4:13 for Pete's sake!

Inspiration is very nice when you get it. It's like being given a present you weren't expecting. You don't hand the present back and say, 'My birthday's not till November.' You take it and run.

Over endless crystalline waves travelled the sparkling scent of triumph, of limitless possibilities, of strength and inspiration.

She breathed in the scent of lemon blossoms, inspired by how their citrus sweetness mingled with fresh ocean air. Closing her eyes, she ran the tip of her tongue over her lips, tasting a faint saltiness in the moisture laden breeze. She imagined how dark, rich chocolate filled with the brightness of a lemon filling and dusted with chunky sea salt might taste. Delicious, she decided.

Danielle had never started a business. But if others can do it, so can I.

No one has the right to enter literature without fresh new ideas. We've got too many dexterous drudges as it is.

To be an artist it is not necessary to make a living from our creations. Nor is it necessary to have work hanging in fine museums or the praise of critics. To be an artist it is necessary to live with our eyes wide open, to breath in the colors of mountain and sky, to know the sound of leaves rustling, the smell of snow, the texture of bark. To be an artist is to notice every beautiful and tragic thing, to cry freely, to collect experience and shape it into forms that others can share.

There's someone out there who needs you. You must live your life so that person can find you.

Find what brings you joy and go there.