“Inspiration is like perspiration. It tends to strike at the most inopportune of times.”

“I've kind of broadened the collection a little bit this season, using a little bit more luxurious fabrics, which is a new thing for me. I have the jewelry in there The shoes are always an inspiring thing.”

“We were certainly motivated by all the alumni that came out in the rain to watch us play, ... They provided a big boost to have them here and for us to celebrate with all the alumni was a big motivator.”

“Something novel may be motivating those older people who do give up smoking - either they are really motivated to give up the habit or factors outside of their control are influencing the decision to quit.”

“We get closer to God as we get more intimately and understandingly acquainted with the things He has created. I know of nothing more inspiring than that of making discoveries for one's self.”

“We went into the locker room and got a hell of a motivational speech from our coach. We saw our season slipping away, and we came awake and came alive in the second half.”

“He was there for them as he was for us right here in New York City, inspiring a nation as he stood on hallowed ground, supporting the first responders. This fight against terrorism takes decisiveness, not contradiction.”

“From everything I know about (Perot), his integrity is impeccable. His sense of duty and service to his country is admirable, and his tenacity and wherewithal to accomplish the things he's accomplished is inspiring.”

Seen in the light of evolution, biology is, perhaps, intellectually the most satisfying and inspiring science. Without that light it becomes a pile of sundry facts -- some of them interesting or curious but making no meaningful picture as a whole.

The American's literature is all about being hot and sexy, inspiring a girl and going to bed with her. It focuses on being a hero, saving lives and surviving last, but it has nothing to do with dignity, serenity.