Inspirational Quotes

“I try not to put anything political on the forefront of what I'm trying to do creatively. At the same time, I do think it's wonderful when I hear people say that it's inspirational that I'm an Indian woman on camera. My life is very diverse, and my friends are a diverse group of people.”

-- Mindy Kaling

“Deacon Jones has been the most inspirational person in my football career.”

-- Jack Youngblood

“What great thing would you attempt if you knew you could not fail?”

-- Robert H. Schuller

“I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.”

-- Jimmy Dean

“Ideas shape the course of history.”

-- John Maynard Keynes

“The best form of flattery is to be admired, imitated or respected. I've always felt proud our fans look up to us or feel we are inspirational.”

-- Cheryl James

“For a gallant spirit there can never be defeat.”

-- Wallis Simpson

“Men must live and create. Live to the point of tears.”

-- Albert Camus

“You don't look out there for God, something in the sky, you look in you.”

-- Alan Watts

“The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of knowledge and it becomes another's, smile at someone and receive a smile in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises.”

-- Leo Buscaglia