I think life on Earth must be about more than just solving problems... It's got to be something inspiring, even if it is vicarious.
There is no power on earth that can neutralize the influence of a high, simple and useful life.
O Mozart, immortal Mozart, how many, how infinitely many inspiring suggestions of a finer, better life you have left in our souls!
He will long be remembered as one of the great Christian thinkers of our century, with a childlike faith and a profound compassion toward others. It can rarely be said of an individual that his life touched many others and affected them for the better; it will be said of Francis Schaeffer that his life touched millions of souls and brought them to the truth of their creator.
Solomon Northup is one of the most remarkable people I've ever encountered in my life; one of the most amazing stories I have ever been in any kind of contact with. To not tell that story would have been disgraceful, in my opinion.
Creating films and photographs through situations that few others could experience is my life's inspiration.
Become major, Paul. Live like a hero. That's what the classics teach us. Be a main character. Otherwise what is life for?
I think the most moving part of my trip [to Africa] so far was seeing 92-year-old Nelson Mandela, and just thinking about his life. This man has lived through a struggle that few nations have known.
When I filter the sunshine in my life, I bask in the light of a transforming and inspiring reality.
Live the full life of the mind, exhilarated by new ideas, intoxicated by the Romance of the unusual.
The learned man's life itself shines as the message for mankind.
During his brilliant campaign, President Obama wove a powerful narrative about the American we all hope for. And that hope was grounded in a very powerful reality: President Obama's own inspiring life story.
Make your life a story worth telling.
People have talked about a biopic on my mother. And I am excited about it. In such a short span, it was one hell of a life lived. It is special. I would love to have a biopic made on her.
In design as in life, smart can also mean wise, kind, inspiring - and cost-effective. And that has a charm all its own.
