Inspiring Words Quotes & Sayings

We ought to encourage, build and strengthen one another. — Lailah Gifty Akita

May God be your strong defender. — Lailah Gifty Akita

God's power supersedes any power. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Someone sent me a letter that had one of the best quotes I've ever read. It said "What is to give light must endure burning." It's by a writer named Viktor Frankl. I've been turning that quote over and over in my head. The truth of it is absolutely awe-inspiring. In the end, I believe it's why we all suffer. It's the meaning we all look for behind the tragedies in our lives. The pain deepens us, burns away our impurities and petty selfishness. It makes us capable of empathy and sympathy. It makes us capable of love. The pain is the fire that allows us to rise from the ashes of what we were, and more fully realize what we can become. When you can step back and see the beauty of the process, it's amazing beyond words. — Damien Echols

The inspiring, guiding words we learn as children continue to sustain us as adults. — Joe L. Frost

Managing the power of choice, with all its creative and spiritual implications, is the essence of the human experience. All spiritual teachings are directed toward inspiring us to recognize that the power to make choices is the dynamic that converts our spirits into matter, our words into flesh. Choice is the process of creation itself. — Caroline Myss

Let go of what was and embrace what to be. — Lailah Gifty Akita

May you dream great dreams. — Lailah Gifty Akita

A life filled with excuses is defeated, unproductive, and miserable. — Stephanie Lahart

Doctor James Rowland Angell has said that 'any program may be regarded as educational (and here we may substitute the words 'a public service') in purpose which attempts to increase knowledge, to stimulate thinking, to teach techniques and methods, to cultivate discernment, appreciation, and taste, or to enrich character by sensitizing emotion and by inspiring socialized ideals that may issue on constructive conduct. — Judith C. Waller

You have great talent for great contribution to humanity. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Don't ask for miracles. You are the living embodiment of all the miracles in the world. — Abhijit Naskar

Truth is a T-Rex. Let it out and you won't need to defend it. It'll defend itself. — Abhijit Naskar

A child is a child. — Lailah Gifty Akita

We do not know what happens when we sleep. — Lailah Gifty Akita

What a wonderful life; to be blessed with many sacred brothers and sisters? — Lailah Gifty Akita

What would life be without challenges? — Lailah Gifty Akita

We're only as good as our word. — Sunanda J. Chatterjee

Spoken words are like seeds that we plant which will eventually grow into something sweet or bitter. Our actions in this life are seeds we're planning for the other life promised by Allah. — Shems Friedlander

What you dream of, you will possess. — Lailah Gifty Akita

People become desensitized to many things going on around them. It is because they always see it on the tv, hear it on the radio, read or watch it on the internet, hear about it at work etc. Then immoral acts are tuned to a deaf ear. Then no one wants to take action or speak up for what's right. Break the cycle and have moral character. — Amaka Imani Nkosazana

Give people the chance to change their heart. — Lailah Gifty Akita

he citizens must begin to work to clean the city and country of any dirt. — Lailah Gifty Akita

We need God's great-grace in all spheres of life. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Prayer, sacred supernatural act. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Music is breath of life. — Lailah Gifty Akita

The Reverence of God is reverence for life. — Lailah Gifty Akita

If you believe, you will begin to see signs and wonders. — Lailah Gifty Akita

What is important is what inspires persistence and determination- in other words what you care about. — David Maister

I killed one! I stabbed it in the head with a parasol."
Even Nora couldn't find words for this revelation. Renfield was the first to comment. "I can't tell if that's the most inspiring thing I've ever heard of the most horrifying. — Lia Habel

The best investment shall be to find your soul. — Lailah Gifty Akita

My afternoon comp class is not persuaded. In fact, they feel ill-treated ... I've read three short essays aloud, anonymously, for the purpose of inspiring discussion or, failing discussion, private misgiving. It's my hope that if the majority of these intellectually addled young folk actually hear their words aloud, if they are forced to digest not only their advice to me but the logic that led to this advice, they will, if not change their minds, at least become acquainted with doubt. — Richard Russo

My favourite stuff is visual, and I always want to work with visual artwork. I think it depends on the person, but for me, photographs of an image of something interesting or inspiring is worth a lot more than words to me. I think every concept I've come up with and turned into films or that will be hopefully become a film comes from images first. — Neill Blomkamp

The glorious light is sunshine. — Lailah Gifty Akita

What is Religion according to you?

"Religion is your idea of leading life, the value you not only hold close to your heart but ones that you practice, the passions in your life, the faith in your ideals, the vision you have for your life and the society around you. — Vishwas Mudagal

Be excellent in your own terms. Do not look for approval from a single soul on this planet. Respect yourself and in time the whole world will respect you. — Abhijit Naskar

Without visions and written goals, what direction are we going to head? — Lailah Gifty Akita

Whether a religion is of peace or violence should be defined by the actions of its people, not by some books. — Abhijit Naskar

If we are talking about choice and regret, what has happened cannot be undone. And dwelling on the past changes nothing. You will only drive yourself to insanity if you do. — Julie Kagawa

May you love blossom like a lily. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Talk is cheap. Words are plentiful. Deeds are precious. — Ross Perot

Unleash your mighty words, and with them, recreate a new and more beautiful world for all. — Bryant McGill

The secret is not to think, we think in words. And what lies beyond the reality we see is a truth that words can't contain, the secret is to feel. — Dean Koontz

I believe a person who strives to keep a great attitude is refusing a life of mediocrity. God isn't calling you to a life of mediocrity. Think of what the word mediocre means. The dictionary defines mediocre as "of only moderate quality; not very good." Synonyms for the word mediocre are words such as average, undistinguished, unexceptional, lackluster, and forgettable. Do these words describe how you want your life to be remembered? I seriously doubt they do. You want your life to be remembered as inspiring and exceptional. If you seek God's direction and plan for your life, he will lead and empower you to reach your full potential and inspire others. — Mark R. Lile

God takes us through the fires to refine us like gold. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Relax and Recreate yourself! — Lailah Gifty Akita

Sometimes, we can't help but to shed tears! — Lailah Gifty Akita

This guy! I plead the fifth. This guy is nuts."
- Eminem
"Dope questions, man. Very insightful, very thoughtful."
- Guru (Gang Starr)
"You like a Psychiatrist or some shit? This shit is just coming out but go ahead."
- Mary J. Blige
"Definitely a real interview! Digging deep up in there, man. Not afraid to ask questions!"
- K-Ci Hailey (Jodeci)
"The Wizard asked me for a copy of your magazine."
- Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (Daft Punk)
"You didn't wear your glasses and you haven't carried your hearing aid. What else is wrong with you?"
- Bushwick Bill
"Peace and blessing, Brother Harris. Thank you for inspiring my words. Keep 'yo balance."
- Erykah Badu
"Can I see that pen?"
- Bobby Brown
"What else do you want to know? Talk to me."
- Aaliyah — Harris Rosen

Every true scientist is a philosopher, but not every philosopher is a scientist. — Abhijit Naskar

Is there any good works without grace? — Lailah Gifty Akita

There are many ways to calm a negative energy without suppressing or fighting it. You recognize it, you smile to it, and you invite something nicer to come up and replace it; you read some inspiring words, you listen to a piece of beautiful music, you go somewhere in nature, or you do some walking meditation. — Nhat Hanh

Wherever you may go; Life is a beautiful thing. Life is like a passing season. It comes and go. Whatever may come, it's better to enjoy the changing seasons. — Diana Rose Morcilla

There is an eternal rest for every soul. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Literature is sacred knowledge — Lailah Gifty Akita

The paradise of praying is like a palace of full of precious things. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Encouragement activates the strength of sacred being. — Lailah Gifty Akita

I demolish my bridges behind me ... then there is no choice but to move forward — Fridtjof Nansen

This moment is our greatest treasure. We cannot replay the past events. We have no control over future events. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Be happy with those who are joyful. — Lailah Gifty Akita

The bond between a book reader and a book writer has always been a symbiotic one, a means of intellectual and artistic cross-fertilization. The words of the writer act as a catalyst in the mind of the reader, inspiring new insights, associations, and perceptions, sometimes, even epiphanies. And the very existence of the attentive, critical reader provides the spur for the writer's work. It gives the author the confidence to explore new forms of expression, to blaze difficult and demanding paths of thought, to venture into uncharted and sometimes hazardous territory. — Nicholas Carr

What would I have done without books? — Lailah Gifty Akita

Darkness is darkness. — Lailah Gifty Akita

The bond of love is sacred spirituality. — Lailah Gifty Akita

I don't want to take away anybody's religion, but simply to make them see what religion really means. — Abhijit Naskar

Your actions speak so much louder than words. — Mark Twain

Prayer illuminate the path. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Think of strength, dream of strength, live of strength. — Abhijit Naskar

There are two kinds of spirit; either light or darkness. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Be the help you seek from others. — Abhijit Naskar

Life is a beautiful dream. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Dare to exercise rational thinking. — Abhijit Naskar

The greatest education is the knowledge of God. — Lailah Gifty Akita

The essence of life is the power of love. — Lailah Gifty Akita

It does not matter whatsoever, what the people around you think you can or cannot do. What really matters is what you think about your capabilities. — Abhijit Naskar

Date to question. — Lailah Gifty Akita

I can feel a cool breeze. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Often we suffer because we don't realize what's essential.
We may want to be rich, but the rich are lonely.
We see all those people on TV that have won the lottery and want to be at their place, but studies show that they are even more miserable after having won the big check. They don't really know what to do with all that money, take poor decisions on how to spend them, change themselves and their friends don't see them in the same way. — Lidiya K.

Maybe stalking the woods is as vital to the human condition as playing music or putting words to paper. Maybe hunting has as much of a claim on our civilized selves as anything else. After all, the earliest forms of representational art reflect hunters and prey. While the arts were making us spiritually viable, hunting did the heavy lifting of not only keeping us alive, but inspiring us. To abhor hunting is to hate the place from which you came, which is akin to hating yourself in some distant, abstract way. — Steven Rinella

May we greet each other with a smile, hug and speak kind words. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Declare the sacred utterances. — Lailah Gifty Akita

May you travel on the path of light. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Prosthetics can fix physical disabilities. But no prosthetic can fix an amputated spirit. So, don't let the society devoid you from your own spirit. Be brave and upright, and delve into even the depth of doom to achieve your goal. — Abhijit Naskar

Cotton is cotton. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others — KJV Publishing

Imagination is a divine creativity. — Lailah Gifty Akita

My emotional range is limited. I can't do grief, but rage is my friend. For instance, I hate death by sickness. It is nothing like Homer, the Old Testament, and Tolkien led me to expect. It is not noble and awe-inspiring. No one delivers a final soliloquy. It is as abrupt and banal as the flicking of a switch. The squiggly line on the monitor straightens out, the defibrillator doesn't even go whomp, the epinephrine is useless, the nurse doing CPR looks up and even before the doctor pronounces the words, you know. This is not what death should be. Death, the reason for religion, the subject of great literature, the certainty we spend our lives warding off, the giant mystery that looms over everything we do, death should be spectacular, not pity-inducing, a bang and not a whimper. A huge ball of fire, a shower of sparks, a final charge into the ranks of your enemies, a terrific explosion, a backward dive into the fiery pit. Not ... this. — Jessica Zafra

As I uttered these inspiring words the idea came like a flash of lightning and in an instant the truth was revealed. I drew with a stick on the sand the diagram shown six years later in my address before the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, and my companion understood them perfectly. The images I saw were wonderfully sharp and clear and had the solidity of metal and stone, so much so that I told him, "See my motor here; watch me reverse it." I cannot begin to describe my emotions. Pygmalion seeing his statue come to life could not have been more deeply moved. A thousand secrets of nature which I might have stumbled upon accidentally, I would have given for that one which I had wrested from her against all odds and at the peril of my existence ... — Nikola Tesla

Whom the society deems worthless, once they discover their special inclination, it will change the very course of their lives as well as the shape of the very society that distastes them. — Abhijit Naskar

The Lord God must be greatly feared! — Lailah Gifty Akita

One who has just learnt a foreign language, constantly resorts, while talking, to words belonging to that language in order to make a show of his or her achievement. But one who knows the language well, seldom uses it when speaking in his or her own mother tongue. Such is the case with those who are well advanced in religion. — Abhijit Naskar

I love the students - they are remarkable, inspiring people. I would miss teaching if I stopped doing it. The kind of work I do is pretty diverse: I can cast a play while doing a polish of a screenplay, while thinking about a new play and revising another. In other words, the kind of work that I do during my work day is not just writing, yet it is all part of the job of being a playwright. — Donald Margulies

Love begets faith.
Faith begets courage.
Courage begets strength.
Strength begets positive thoughts. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Don't react to any fuming argument. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Sum of life; Birth, childhood, youth, adulthood, parenthood, old age and death. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Love is a sacred self. — Lailah Gifty Akita

You will find a job, if you are willing to work. — Lailah Gifty Akita

May you find your path and travel on it. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Ignore negative criticisms, focus on positive thoughts. — Lailah Gifty Akita

It's time that Islam should be redefined by the world based upon, the goodness of all the peace-loving Muslims, instead of the theoretical teachings of some books, be it Quran or the Hadith. — Abhijit Naskar

My experience protesting with Mojave Dolphins, and the other wonderful animal activists, can be described in a few words: inspiring, motivational and purposeful. The execution of the protests is incredible; the signs are amazing, creative and eye catching. You can really feel the unity in the group, running like a well oiled machine towards the goal of liberating our captive animal friends. — Camille