Quotes on Inspiration

He that divines the secret of my music is freed from the unhappiness that haunts the whole world of men.

All things are aggregations of atoms that dance & by their movement produce sound. When the rhythm of the dance changes, the sound it produces also changes... Each atom perpetually sings its song, and the sound at every moment creates dense subtle forms.

I don't work with inspiration. Inspiration is for amateurs. I just get to work.

Environment is of supreme importance. It is greater than will power.

None but ourselves can free our minds.

I've made it clear, Madam President, that the war against terrorism is not a war against Muslims, nor is it a war against Arabs. It's a war against evil people who conduct crimes against innocent people.

I have assured His Majesty that our war is against evil, not against Islam. There are thousands of Muslims who proudly call themselves Americans, and they know what I know - that the Muslim faith is based upon peace and love and compassion. The exact opposite of the teachings of the al Qaeda organization, which is based upon evil and hate and destruction.

I am open to the guidance of synchronicity, and do not let expectations hinder my path.

The truly good gaze upon everything with love and understanding.

I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment. In my own limited experience I have found that the more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being.

Love and kindness are the very basis of society. If we lose these feelings, society will face tremendous difficulties; the survival of humanity will be endangered.

If you never want to be criticized, for goodness sake don't do anything new.

Have fun. The game is a lot more enjoyable when you're trying to do more than just make money.

It's true that charisma can make a person stand out for a moment, but character sets a person apart for a lifetime.

Success is due to our stretching to the challenges of life. Failure comes when we shrink from them.

Reaching the top is a monumental achievement, but remaining there may be the most spectacular feat of all.

You build trust with others each time you choose integrity over image, truth over convenience, or honor over personal gain.

There are two paths people can take. They can either play now and pay later, or pay now and play later. Regardless of the choice, one thing is certain. Life will demand a payment.

Often people fail to start or complete a task because they don't see any connection between what they're doing and what they really want to accomplish in life.

Earn the right to be heard by listening to others. Seek to understand a situation before making judgments about it.

Creative leaders inherently know when rules need to be challenged, and they can see when a more flexible approach should be taken.