Inspiring Quotes

It's not necessary to go far and wide. I mean, you can really find exciting and inspiring things within your hometown.

Under Barack Obama, the only 'Change' is that 'Hope' has been hard to find. Now millions of Americans are insecure about their future. But instead of inspiring us by reminding us of what makes us special, he divides us against each other. He tells Americans they're worse off because others are better off. That people got rich by making others poor.

I think one of my biggest influences is Bette Davis. I've seen almost every one of her films, and she's been very inspiring to me.

Acting is like free therapy! Trying to make people laugh or cry can be inspiring.

I listen to both oldies and contemporary stations. I enjoy listening to current stuff because there's an energy to it that's inspiring.

With the supermarket as our temple and the singing commercial as our litany, are we likely to fire the world with an irresistible vision of America's exalted purpose and inspiring way of life?

Time has been transformed, and we have changed; it has advanced and set us in motion; it has unveiled its face, inspiring us with bewilderment and exhilaration.

The teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering on cold iron.

It is great to add some glamour to the food industry, like television shows have done for the food world and inspiring people to work in the industry. The flip side of that is unfortunately people think that after they get their qualifications, they get their invitation to compete on 'Top Chef.'

I've done many ads because that's my new career. It's an inspiring extension for my mind.

When you first start doing it, being on tour is inspiring, because you've never been anywhere.

I'm really looking forward to the Hall of Fame ceremonies. It's going to be unbelievable - just crazy. I'm looking forward to thanking all the fans for inspiring me to go out there and play my best football each and every game.

Whether one believes or not, religion is as real a force in the life of the world as economics or politics, and it demands fair-minded attention. Even if you think the entire religious enterprise is at best misguided and at worst counterproductive, it remains vital, inspiring great good and, sometimes, great evil.

Inspiring passion in family and friends has more enduring value than just staying alive for them.

I have seen three emperors in their nakedness, and the sight was not inspiring.

Kids feel so strongly about what's going on today and what's happening to the world, and that's very inspiring. I feel more hopeful than ever before about the future.

You look at a guy like Lance Armstrong, and you have to be inspired. I sat next to Kirk Douglas the other day, and he's inspiring for fighting through his stroke.

Music is an art form too. Sometimes other forms of art can be inspiring to the musician.

I have found that sitting in a place where you have never sat before can be inspiring.

Spending time with America's soldiers is always inspiring.

The gift that has been given to me says much about our capacity for great compassion and generosity, and I hope it sends an inspiring message to others about the importance of organ donation.

If the material is inspiring and motivates you, then it doesn't really matter what it is.

It was amazing and inspiring to see so many people come together through music to aid the great state of Vermont.

It's inspiring, I think, for women out there to see I'm a regular person. I am the every woman who's struggled with my weight.

I just kind of change, constantly, what my focus is. So whatever is stimulating me or inspiring me at the time is what I focus on.

It's very important to have the right clothing to exercise in. If you throw on an old T-shirt or sweats, it's not inspiring for your workout.

I think we all have blocks between us and the best version of ourselves, whether it's shyness, insecurity, anxiety, whether it's a physical block, and the story of a person overcoming that block to their best self. It's truly inspiring because I think all of us are engaged in that every day.

We live in times of high stress. Messages that are simple, messages that are inspiring, messages that are life-affirming, are a welcome break from our real lives.

I'm always looking for inspiring ways to stay motivated and stay active.

Chess is so inspiring that I do not believe a good player is capable of having an evil thought during the game.