Men should strive to think much and know little.
Whatever a poet writes with enthusiasm and a divine inspiration is very fine.
- Topic: Enthusiasm, Inspiration
- Location: Olympic National Park
- Photo: Jeffrey Benjamin
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It is hard to fight desire; but to control it is the sign of a reasonable man.
Man is a universe in little.
Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.
Nothing exists except atoms and empty space; everything else is opinion.
No power and no treasure can outweigh the extension of our knowledge.
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Never be bored, and you will never be boring.
The great accomplishments of man have resulted from the transmission of ideas of enthusiasm.
Life's blows cannot break a person whose spirit is warmed at the fire of enthusiasm!
Enthusiasm is that kindling spark which marks the difference between the leaders in every activity and the laggards who put in just enough to get by.
I believe that education is all about being excited about something. Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push and educational message.
A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspire others.
The two qualities that chiefly inspire regard and affection [are] that a thing is you own and that it is your only one.
I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value.
Love inspires, illumines, designates and leads the way.
Waves are inspiring not because they rise and fall, but because each time they fall they never fail to rise again.
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.
If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy and inspires your hopes.
