Quotes About Motivation

To dream alone is fantasy if it doesn't move the heart to act.

There have been many different artists that have been inspirational. I suppose the question is directed to what was the reason why I went into fantasy illustration.

The difference between a dream and a fantasy is action.

All you need is one thought and one word. When you learn how to connect them, you can do anything you like.

I realized I could run after finding out that my dad used to run and it gave me the morale that if he did it then maybe I could also run.

I never really had that father figure to look up to. I think that's the reason I'm so ambitious. I felt like I wasn't appreciated as a child so I wanted to prove my worth as an adult, as an actor.

Basically, a manager is a father figure to 20 or 25 blokes. It's about trying to get the best out of them and creating team spirit.

When my father would yell at me, I told myself someday I'd use it in a book.

A father's disappointment can be a very powerful tool.

My father instilled in me the attitude of prevailing. If there's a challenge, go for it. If there's a wall to break down, break it down.

Being a father kind of gives you something more to play for.

Ambition is a vice, but it may be the father of virtue.

There's sometimes a weird benefit to having an alcoholic, violent father. He really motivated me in that I never wanted to be anything like him.

My father always said working for somebody else never amounted to anything. You have to be an entrepreneur

I was lucky enough to have a father who said, 'Don't quit.' So I just kept going.

My father-he pretty much taught me everything I know. He still pushes me to be the best I can.

My father always told me that I was going to be a failure - I think he was more talking about himself, but I didn't know it at the time.

Sure, occasion is the father of most that is good in us.

I've always played for the acceptance of my godfather (Willie Mays) and father (Bobby Bonds).

What I learned from my father is to think big.

I always knew I wanted to make my own way; I never wanted to be dependent on my father.

I've been very blessed. My parents always told me I could be anything I wanted. When you grow up in a household like that, you learn to believe in yourself.

I accepted the role of spokesman for Lipitor because I am dedicated to the battle against heart disease, which killed my father at age 62 and motivated me to become a medical doctor.

My father taught me not to overthink things, that nothing will ever be perfect, so just keep moving and do your best.