Enthusiasm Quotes

Every production of genius must be the production of enthusiasm.

To waken interest and kindle enthusiasm is the sure way to teach easily and successfully.

I know no subject more elevating, more amazing, more ready to the poetical enthusiasm, the philosophical reflection, and the moral sentiment than the works of nature. Where can we meet such variety, such beauty, such magnificence?

Fires can't be made with dead embers, nor can enthusiasm be stirred by spiritless men. Enthusiasm in our daily work lightens effort and turns even labor into pleasant tasks.

As always, the British especially shudder at the latest American vulgarity, and then they embrace it with enthusiasm two years later.

I think enthusiasm is the answer to passionate writing.

I prefer the folly of enthusiasm to the indifference of wisdom.

Children are a house's enemy. They don't mean to be - they just can't help it. It's their enthusiasm, their energy, their naturally destructive tendencies.

There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.

I play to win, whether during practice or a real game. And I will not let anything get in the way of me and my competitive enthusiasm to win.

I noticed recently, in the last few shows I did, that I'm starting to get people - not a large group, but quite a few people - who come to see me because they love Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Enthusiasm is the energy and force that builds literal momentum of the human soul and mind.

We rely more on enthusiasm than actual skill. Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically and people will like it more.

No person is ever good for much, that hasn't been swept off their feet by enthusiasm between ages twenty and thirty.

What I worry about is that people are losing confidence, losing energy, losing enthusiasm, and there's a real opportunity to get them into work.

The boredom occasioned by too much restraint is always preferable to that produced by an uncontrolled enthusiasm for a pointless variety.

One man has enthusiasm for 30 minutes, another for 30 days, but it is the man who has it for 30 years who makes a success of his life.

I like the enthusiasm but not the insincerity of Los Angeles.

Enthusiasm... the sustaining power of all great action.

Music is at once the product of feeling and knowledge, for it requires from its disciples, composers and performers alike, not only talent and enthusiasm, but also that knowledge and perception which are the result of protracted study and reflection.

The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which mean never losing your enthusiasm.

I don't think you lead by pessimism and cynicism. I think you lead by optimism and enthusiasm and energy.

The Peace Corps is guilty of enthusiasm and a crusading spirit. But we're not apologetic about it.

Accordingly the Northern races of Europe found their inspiration in the Bible; and the enthusiasm for it has not yet quite faded away.

Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success.

I set very high standards for myself and worked every game with the same energy and enthusiasm as if it were the seventh game of a World Series.

He was so excited. He cut out pictures of these landscapes and neighborhoods and kind of really tried to give you a feel of the movie. It was kind of cute but at the same time it really showed his enthusiasm for it.

Today is life-the only life you are sure of. Make the most of today. Get interested in something. Shake yourself awake. Develop a hobby. Let the winds of enthusiasm sweep through you. Live today with gusto.

There is an eloquence in true enthusiasm.

I just think to be a manager you've got to live and breathe and have this incredible enthusiasm for football, the whole thing. And while I love the game, and it's been a large part of my life, it's not the only thing in my life.