Inspiration quotes
Welcome to our collection of Inspiration quotes! In this page, you will find a treasure trove of inspiring words from various individuals who have made a profound impact on the world. Whether you are seeking motivation, guidance, or simply some uplifting words, we have curated a selection of quotes that are sure to ignite your spirit and awaken your inner drive.
When life presents challenges or obstacles, it is often inspiration that keeps us going. The Inspiration category is designed to remind you that no matter what you are facing, there is always a flicker of hope and a reservoir of strength within you. These quotes capture the power of human resilience, the beauty of personal growth, and the importance of never giving up on your dreams.
By exploring the quotes in this category, you will encounter wisdom from renowned philosophers, artists, leaders, and visionaries. These extraordinary individuals have left an indelible mark on history and continue to inspire generations with their profound insights. Their words serve as beacons of light, guiding us through difficult times and reminding us of the limitless possibilities that exist within each one of us.
Whether you are seeking a dose of positivity, a boost of confidence, or a reminder of what truly matters in life, we invite you to embark on this inspirational journey. Discover the transformative power of words and allow these quotes to uplift your spirit, ignite your passions, and propel you towards a life filled with purpose, fulfillment, and joy.
Kathryn Stockett
— NovelistI started writing it the day after Sept. 11. I was living in New York City. We didnt have any phone service and we didnt have any mail. Like a lot of writers do, I started to write in a voice that I missed.
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorMy first love was reading, which inspired me to write.
Jorge Luis Borges
— WriterWhen I feel I'm going to write something, then I just am quiet and I try to listen. Then something comes through. And I do what I can in order not to tamper with it.
E. B. White
— Versatile Writer & Author of Beloved ClassicsWhen I get sick of what men do, I have only to walk a few steps in another direction to see what spiders do. Or what the weather does. This sustains me very well indeed.
Russell Hoban
— Versatile Author & Creative StorytellerUsually my starting point is something that I've seen. It might be a painting, it might be an object. But they always start from a definite sensory experience.
D.T. Suzuki
— Pioneer of Zen Buddhism in the WestThe truth of Zen, just a little bit of it, is what turns one's humdrum life, a life of monotonous, uninspiring commonplaceness, into one of art, full of genuine inner creativity.
Stan Lee
— Comic Book Icon & Creator of Marvel HeroesFace front, true believers!
Harvey Mackay
— Business Guru & Motivational SpeakerA mediocre person tells. A good person explains. A superior person demonstrates. A great person inspires others to see for themselves.
Daniel Craig
— Iconic James Bond ActorThings need shaking up politically, culturally.
Len Wiseman
— Talented Filmmaker of "Underworld"A lot of these movies are informed by the movies that come before them.
Ricky Martin
— MusicianHeroes represent the best of ourselves, respecting that we are human beings. A hero can be anyone from Gandhi to your classroom teacher, anyone who can show courage when faced with a problem. A hero is someone who is willing to help others in his or her best capacity.
Chadwick Boseman
— American actorI love all types of music. Jazz, classical, blues, rock, hip-hop. I often write scripts to instrumentals like a hip-hop artist. Music inspires me to write. It's either music playing or completely silent. Sometimes distant sound fuels you. In New York there's always a buzzing beneath you.
Quinn Shephard
— American actress, film director, producer, screenwriter and film editorI'd like mostly stuff for design, because I like to design clothing.
Ed McBain
— American author and screenwriterI never take ideas from the headlines. I feel that if a story is good enough, a real story that is, then it's already been covered by the media, and if it's not good enough, why would I want to bother with it?
Will Ferrell
— American actor, comedian, producer, and writerI'd love to become like Bill Murray, who was so funny on 'Saturday Night Live' and has gone on to do some of the landmark comedies people like. And then to add this whole other phase to his career with 'Lost in Translation' and 'Rushmore.' I always felt to be able to have something similar to that would be great.
Witney Carson
— American professional Latin ballroom dancer and choreographerA lot of things inspire me, but I would have to say the main thing that drives me is music.
Reba McEntire
— American country music singer, actress and businesswomanI think my song that reminds me of Mama is "I'm A Survivor" because she is one.
Niecy Nash
— American actress, comedian and television hostI decided to become an actor at five. I saw the most gorgeous woman that I had ever seen in my five years of living on television. She had on a long, red dress and her eyelashes looked like butterflies and I said, "Grandmamma, who is that?" She said, "Baby, that's Lola Falana." I said, "That's it right there. I want to be black, fabulous, and on TV."
Fearne Cotton
— Television presenterI admire the strength and courage of all young people faced with difficult situations in life. You are an inspiration to me and so many people around you, as you overcome challenges and come out of it stronger.
Eli Roth
— American film director, producer, and actorI saw Alien when I was 8 years old. To me, it was like a combination of Jaws and Star Wars and that's the movie that made me want to be a director.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
— American actor, producer, retired professional wrestler and former American football and Canadian football playerThe men I idolized built their bodies and became somebody – like Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger – and I thought, ‘That can be me.’ So I started working out. The funny thing is I didn’t realize back then that I was having a defining moment.
Alex Roe
— English ActorMy mom definitely inspired me. She's a very determined woman and I look up to her massively.
Adwoa Aboah
— British ModelOne of my aunties inspires me beause of how easily she shows her emotions, and she isn't ever afraid to cry. My mum, for her work ethic - she might not show her emotions in public very much, but she's a total power woman. My grandma, who watched four of her children die before her, she's a powerhouse.
Agyness Deyn
— English ModelIt is so inspiring when you come across a woman who is very strong and dedicated and is amazing at what they do. That's how I feel about Meryl Streep. You watch her, and you can't help but notice all of that about her. She's so influential.
Abdolkarim Soroush
— Iranian PhilosopherWhen I have an idea, I'm like a pregnant woman. I just have to deliver.
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorReading yields a wish to write, I think, except if the reading is dull and uninspiring.
Jorge Luis Borges
— WriterI have always come to life after coming to books.
Stan Lee
— Comic Book Icon & Creator of Marvel HeroesSome people are able to not only entertain the public in any way that they can but also in some way to throw in some sort of inspirational message with the entertainment. I have always tried to do that with whatever I wrote. And I'm sure that a lot of other writers do, too.
Harvey Mackay
— Business Guru & Motivational SpeakerSurrounding yourself with creative, imaginative people is a good strategy for success whether you're an entrepreneur seeking innovation or an artist looking for inspiration.
Quinn Shephard
— American actress, film director, producer, screenwriter and film editorI love music. I think music is a big inspiration; I listen to it a lot when I'm writing. I really love cinematic music. A lot of the time, I make playlists for my characters when I act. I also make playlists for the scripts that I write.
Witney Carson
— American professional Latin ballroom dancer and choreographerIf I hear an amazing piece of music, I can't help but think of ideas, choreography, and everything that comes along with it.
Eli Roth
— American film director, producer, and actorI have so many different projects, I hear voices in my head - the characters talking all at once - and I have to write to make them stop.
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorMy parents inspired me by their example. They both grew up in the Depression, and both of them had to quit school when they were quite young to work, because there actually was no choice. So they've always impressed me with their resilience, their good spirits, their courage. I just remember them carrying on and just doing their lives. They really made a strong impression on me.
Jorge Luis Borges
— WriterPoetry springs from something deeper; it's beyond intelligence.
Stan Lee
— Comic Book Icon & Creator of Marvel HeroesI'm not a guy who gets inspirations.
Harvey Mackay
— Business Guru & Motivational SpeakerAmateurs wait for inspiration. The real pros get up and go to work.
Eli Roth
— American film director, producer, and actor'Cabin Fever' was very much inspired by 'The Thing.' It's really a perfect guy's horror movie: There's no love story, it's just straight-up horror. And it's so well-done. It moves at a slow pace, but it's really terrific.
Joyce Carol Oates
— Author'A Fair Maiden' existed in notes and sketches for perhaps a year. When I traveled, I would take along with me my folder of notes - 'ideas for stories.' Eventually, I began to write it and wrote it fairly swiftly - in perhaps two months of fairly intense writing and rewriting. Most of my time writing is really re-writing.
Jorge Luis Borges
— WriterI know that when I think of myself as being utterly worn out, when I think that somehow I have nothing more to write, then something is happening within me. And, in due course, it bubbles up; it comes to the surface, and then I do my best to listen. But there's nothing mystical about all this. I suppose all writers do the same.
Stan Lee
— Comic Book Icon & Creator of Marvel HeroesI don't wake up in the morning and say, wow I've got a great idea for a story. But I sit down, and I figure well, let's see.
Eli Roth
— American film director, producer, and actorAs a kid, my idols were Sam Raimi and Peter Jackson, and I get into crazy races with myself. Raimi was 21 when he made movies, and when I didn't get 'Cabin Fever' made that fast I thought I'd failed.
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorIdeas brush past fleeting and insubstantial as moths. But I let them go, I don't want them. What I want is a voice.
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorWhen I was very little, four or five, I did comic strip drawings, so my first novel had no words. I couldn't write and thought adult handwriting was a mysterious scribble. When I was 14, my grandmother gave me a typewriter and I started writing in a different way.
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorWriting is a consequence of having been 'haunted' by material. Why this is, no one knows.
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorNovels begin, not on the page, but in meditation and day-dreaming - In thinking, not writing.
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorI really love to set things in places that are real to me.