“Literature is the voice of the age and the state; the character, energy, and resources of the country are reflected and imaged forth in the conceptions of its great minds; they are organs of the time; they speak not their own language, they scarce think their own thoughts; but under an impulse like the prophetic enthusiasm of old, they must feel and utter the sentiments which society inspires.” ThinkingFeelsMindCountryStatesCharacterAgeLiteratureEnergySpeakLanguageVoiceInspireResourcesEnthusiasmImpulseSentimentsConceptionOrgansScarcePropheticGreat Minds Book:Selections from the Works of Edward Everett: With a Sketch of His Life Source: Selections from the Works of Edward Everett: With a Sketch of His Life
“There is a string attached to Maia Sharp's voice. And when she sings, you find that the other end is attached to your gut. Her voice is lush and sensual and the emotions she articulates resonate with the small feelings we have that sometimes are hard to face..there is an edge to her songs, but also a softness...she is lyrical and conversational at the same time. Her CD was the only one in my machine for a month. Her work inspires me to dig deeper.” EndsSometimesHardFeelingsFacesSongVoiceEmotionInspireMonthsMachinesEdgesDeeperSensualGutsStringsCdsLyricalSoftnessDig DeepLushStrings Attached Author:Kathy Mattea
“in most important ways, leaders of the future will need the traits and capabilities of leaders throughout history: an eye for change and a steadying hand to provide both vision and reassurance that change can be mastered, a voice that articulates the will of the group and shapes it to constructive ends, and an ability to inspire by force of personality while making others feel empowered to increase and use their own abilities.” WayNeedsFeelsImportantEndsUseHandsEyeForceVoiceLeadershipAbilityLeaderVisionGroupsInspirePersonalityShapesIncreaseCapabilityTraitsEmpoweredConstructiveReassurance Author:Rosabeth Moss Kanter
“I shall take my voice wherever there are those who want to hear the melody of freedom or the words that might inspire hope and courage in the face of fear. My weapons are peaceful, for it is only by peace that peace can be attained. The song of freedom must prevail.” WantMightFacesSongVoiceInspireWeaponsPeacefulMelody Author:Paul Robeson
“Well the artists that inspire me were, first of all I would say Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, John Holt, Alton Ellis, Errol Dunkley, Delroy Wilson and Dennis Brown you know. They have unique voice and sweet melody and you know, good lyrics those time yeh. The music was very nice in that time still seen, because you find that even the musical part, the musicians concentrate more on the melody than everything, more than how they concentrate on the money that time you Know” KnowsFirstsWellsStillsArtistVoiceNiceInspireSweetMusicianUniqueMusicalBrownMelodyVery NiceWilsonUnique VoicesSam CookeGood Lyric Author:Gregory Isaacs
“My main intention is to inspire people. [Let] kids know that you experience things and it's okay to voice them and express yourself. Be an individual. If my record moves five people, that's good enough. I feel like I've done my job if it just touches somebody.” PeopleIfsKnowsFeelsDoneEnoughKidsJobsMovingIndividualVoiceRecordsFiveInspireOkayIntentionGood EnoughExpress Yourself Author:Sarah Hudson
“Watching the news inspires me to keep going and reminds me why I should never complain. I'm inspired by those who don't let others define them: Martin Luther King Jr., James Dean, Vincent Van Gogh, Hillary Clinton, Tennessee Williams, director Steve McQueen. They've all changed the conversation by making their voices heard.” ShouldVoiceHeardChangedInspireKingsDirectorsConversationNewsClintonInspiredComplainingKeep GoingVansLutherDeanTennesseeMcqueen Author:Robert Piper
“When they [young people] believe they are the difference! That their voice matters and to use the incredible power each one of them has. I work with an amazing young man, Jaylen Arnold, who started a foundation and a movement to educate people about tolerance and to stop bullying when he was eight years old. He never ceases to inspire me.” PeopleMenYearsBelieveMatterUseYoungVoiceDifferencesMovementInspireFoundationIncrediblesEightToleranceCeaseYoung ManBullyingEducate Author:Dash Mihok
“I don't think I have ever really gotten Leopold Bloom's interior ramblings out of my head! I am sure that voice continues to inspire the walking consciousness in my work - that is, the way I carry on an interior monologue as I walk through this city.” ThinkingWayVoiceWalksCitiesConsciousnessInspireWalkingInteriorsMonologuesRambling Author:Stephen Vincent Benet
“Each of us can and must shift our behavior according to our ability. For some, that means changing diet, shopping locally, or putting solar panels on their house. For others, it means using their voice to inspire transformative change.” MeanHouseVoiceAbilityInspireBehaviorDietsShoppingSolar Panels Author:James Balog
“Sometimes, with leaders, the stakes are very high indeed. Churchill, in WWII, for example, could not afford to utter publicly his concerns about England's ability to survive Hitler's onslaught. He thought about them, but the leadership conversation sometimes needs to inspire, not voice doubt.” NeedsSometimesVoiceAbilityLeaderDoubtExampleInspireConversationConcernEnglandStakesWwii Author:Nick Morgan
“I'm proud that I've been able to work with other artists to make sure that the smallest voices - the voices of our children - have a chance to be heard. Artists can reach, inspire, and motivate young people and leaders in a powerful way.” PeopleWayChildrenAbleYoungArtistVoiceChancePowerfulLeaderHeardInspireProudOur ChildrenSmallestInspire And Motivate Author:Shakira
“Find your voice, and inspire others to find theirs. Don't ignore that longing to make a difference.” LifeVoiceDifferencesInspireLongingLive LifeMaking A DifferenceInspire Others Author:Stephen Covey
“We all have the tendency to believe self-doubt and self-criticism, but listening to this voice never gets us closer to our goals. Instead, try on the point of view of a mentor or good friend who believes in you, wants the best for your, and will encourage you when you feel discouraged.” WantFeelsTryingBelieveSelfCareGoalVoiceViewsDoubtInspireListeningSelf LoveCriticismPoint Of ViewTendenciesMentorGood FriendSelf CareBelieve In YouDiscouragedSelf CompassionSelf-doubtSelf Criticism Author:Kelly McGonigal
“We need to be willing to be uncomfortable, to be flawed, to be imperfect, to own our voice, to step into our light, so that we can continue to inspire other people and employ other people, and make room for more and more voices and presence.” PeopleNeedsLightVoiceRoomsStepsInspireWillingUncomfortableImperfectFlawedBadassInspire Others Author:Kerry Washington