motivation

"What everyone in the astronaut corps shares in common is not gender or ethnic background, but motivation, perseverance, and desire - the desire to participate in a voyage of discovery."

"The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it."

"Dumbledore says people find it far easier to forgive others for being wrong than being right."

"Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way."

"Everyone has secrets. It's just a matter of finding out what they are."

"I retired simply because I didn't have the passion and motivation anymore; I was tired. At the time I thought, 'Well, I had a great time, there is the end.' At some moment, there is the right time to call it an end."

"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."

"Money is not a motivating factor. Money doesn't thrill me or make me play better because there are benefits to being wealthy. I'm just happy with a ball at my feet. My motivation comes from playing the game I love. If I wasn't paid to be a professional footballer I would willingly play for nothing."

"I don't think I ever expected anything like an Oscar ever, to tell you the truth. That is not my motivation when I do these roles. I really am motivated by being able to work with great people and create a body of work that I can look back and be proud of."

"Life appears to me too short to be spent in nursing animosity or registering wrongs."

"Desire is the key to motivation, but it's the determination and commitment to unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek."

"Everyone suffers some injustice in life, and what better motivation than to help others not suffer in the same way."

"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it."

"If someone is going down the wrong road, he doesn't need motivation to speed him up. What he needs is education to turn him around."

"Nothing that’s worthwhile is ever easy. Remember that."

"The voice of the sea speaks to the soul."

"If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear."

"The bird is powered by its own life and by its motivation."

"Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong."

"I may die young, but at least I'll die smart."