My inspiration are the woman, friendship, and loneliness.

“Never underestimate spite as a motivator for genius.”

“Inspiration is sometimes as simple as a shared smile.”

On the other hand, inspiration - a criterion for canonization we might expect to play a great role - is not a factor. The Shepherd of Hermas and many writings either claimed inspiration or had it claimed for them, yet were neither universally nor ultimately accepted as canonical. In contrast, no NT writing claims inspiration for itself. The statement in 2 Tim. 3:16 that all Scripture is inspired by God (theopneustos) refers to Torah. Second Peter 3:16 refers to Paul's letters as though they were Scripture but does not say they were 'inspired.' In Revelation, 'inspiration' is certainly implied but not explicitly claimed. No doubt there was an increasingly widespread conviction that the NT writings were divinely inspired, but that notion did not appear to factor in as a criterion for canonization.

“Our team camaraderie plays an important motivational role, as we often train indoors together from January until the winter finally turns.”

“Nobody motivates today's workers. If it doesn't come from within, it doesn't come. Fun helps remove the barriers that allow people to motivate themselves.”

“The kids are in an upbeat mood. They are focused. They had some sessions with psychologist and motivational speakers so we have attacked the physical and the mental side as well.”

“Good news is scary. It's a tough job to motivate people in successful times. It's difficult to motivate people who know they are doing well.”

“London is so up at the moment, and we come to London so often for weekends. It's very quick visits, but I find it so inspiring.”

“We live in times of high stress. Messages that are simple, messages that are inspiring, messages that are life-affirming, are a welcome break from our real lives.”