A teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering on cold iron.
Horace Mann

And as a character, what I found very inspiring about playing Dharma, especially at that time, is that the women on television were more neurotic than they were free. And I thought, this is a rare bird and this is unique on television and I think it's really refreshing.
Jenna Elfman

And Marx spoke of the fact that socialism will be the kingdom of freedom, where man realizes himself in a way that humankind has never seen before. This was an inspiring body of literature to read.
Albert Maltz

Books have become our dearest companions, yielding exquisite delights and inspiring lofty aims.
George Henry Lewes

But once I acclimated and really used fame for what it was offering me as a tool to serve my life purpose of inspiring and contributing, then it started to get fun again.
Alanis Morissette

But once you strip that down, you realize it's all about a voice, like a Norah Jones - that's inspiring to me.
Taylor Dayne

Chess is so inspiring that I do not believe a good player is capable of having an evil thought during the game.
Wilhelm Steinitz

Dr. King is so inspiring, so impressive, so moving as a human being.
Michael Bolton

I got to work with one of my heroes, Johnny Depp, and to see how he goes about business, which was really inspiring for me at this stage in my career.
Orlando Bloom

I have found that sitting in a place where you have never sat before can be inspiring.
Dodie Smith

I have seen three emperors in their nakedness, and the sight was not inspiring.
Otto von Bismarck

I imagined that it might be awkward to talk to your wife about her performance, so going into it I was a little nervous. But doing it was actually a wonderfully inspiring experience.
Lasse Hallstrom

I know the pressures of being the daughter of a great actress. But it's inspiring. You learn so much that other people don't get to learn until later on. My father being a director, I learnt a real work ethic.
Natasha Richardson

I listen to both oldies and contemporary stations. I enjoy listening to current stuff because there's an energy to it that's inspiring.
Carole King

I really struggle with that feeling of helplessness. That's why I really try to get my blogs, and even myself, to point to the positive and look at all the inspiring things that are happening.
Daryl Hannah

I want to be inspiring to myself, to my kids, my family, and my friends.
Jodie Foster

I want to question what the outside is and who defines it. I often find those that are considered to be on the outside extremely inspiring.
Mira Nair

I'm easy to work with, not a pushover, but I respond to criticism and find it inspiring.
Ben Elton

I've only had good experiences with actors. Starring next to them and directing them, for the most part they're all inspiring, special people.
Steve Guttenberg

If the material is inspiring and motivates you, then it doesn't really matter what it is.
Don Johnson