Motivated Quotes

At this point, because we have stayed the same course for so many years, I feel like we are freer to make choices that are motivated by what feels right creatively at a given point in time.

All good music resembles something. Good music stirs by its mysterious resemblance to the objects and feelings which motivated it.

We were really motivated to do something with this record overseas, even though I hate touring.

When you lose, you're more motivated. When you win, you fail to see your mistakes and probably no one can tell you anything.

Another inspiration that has helped me get through has been Lance Armstrong's story. My cancer is not nearly as bad as his, but I believe in staying motivated and keeping as fit as you can.

We are motivated by a keen desire for praise, and the better a man is the more he is inspired by glory. The very philosophers themselves, even in those books which they write in contempt of glory, inscribe their names.

I am, first of all, a Christian and, secondly, a person with very very serious personal opinion, so I'm motivated by many many things and, certainly, not by the need or desire to satisfy other people's ideas of who I am.

But we should also not forget the difference between what first motivated me and the work that is the result.