Inspiration
I know of no single formula for success. But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together.
I probably get more inspiration for human stories and idiosyncrasies than I do animal stories.
My father is my inspiration.
We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself the means of inspiration and survival.
Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.
Who knows where inspiration comes from. Perhaps it arises from desperation. Perhaps it comes from the flukes of the universe, the kindness of the muses.
I always seem to get inspiration and renewed vitality by contact with this great novel land of yours which sticks up out of the Atlantic.
The exterior cannot do without the interior since it is from this, as from life, that it derives much of its inspiration and character.
All this talk about inspiration and moment is nonsense.
Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity.
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
Leadership is not about a title or a designation. It's about impact, influence and inspiration. Impact involves getting results, influence is about spreading the passion you have for your work, and you have to inspire team-mates and customers.
In cricket, my superhero is Sachin Tendulkar. He has always been my hero and will continue to remain so. Apart from him and outside cricket, my mother has remained my inspiration. Whatever difficult time I had faced, she was always there for me. She has given me all the strength. She maintained her composure and supported me in tough times.
Being a father has been, without a doubt, my greatest source of achievement, pride and inspiration. Fatherhood has taught me about unconditional love, reinforced the importance of giving back and taught me how to be a better person.
Inspiration usually comes during work, rather than before it.
I have learned so much from Nelson Mandela, and he has been my leader. He is a perpetual inspiration for me and millions of others around the world.
It takes a village to earn a spot representing your country, and I know that every single person who helped me get to the Olympics was also touched by the dream. The web of inspiration is incredible. Because of this, I know that the core principles and spirit of what the Olympics stand for are worth protecting.
Families are the compass that guide us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter.
A great man is a torch in the darkness, a beacon in superstition's night, an inspiration and a prophecy.
A man with a silver spoon may get his share of supporters, but he can never be an inspiration for somebody! Patience and hard work are the key to every man's success.