motivation

"She was a genius of sadness, immersing herself in it, separating its numerous strands, appreciating its subtle nuances. She was a prism through which sadness could be divided into its infinite spectrum."

"Being reminded about the incredible power of God's love, and living as He intended, is the most powerful motivation to change."

"Even though worker capacity and motivation are destroyed when leaders choose power over productivity, it appears that bosses would rather be in control than have the organization work well."

"I am both happy and sad at the same time, and I'm still trying to figure out how that could be."

"It was books that made me feel that perhaps I was not completely alone. They could be honest with me, and I with them."

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

"I know how devastated you must be to miss me, but leave a message, and I'll try to ease your agony"

"There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that receives it."

"I am always saying "Glad to've met you"to somebody I'm not at all glad I met. If you want to stay alive, you have to say that stuff, though."

"Experience is merely the name men gave to their mistakes."

"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."

"Death must be so beautiful. To lie in the soft brown earth, with the grasses waving above one's head, and listen to silence. To have no yesterday, and no tomorrow. To forget time, to forgive life, to be at peace."

"Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world, which I find myself constantly walking around in the daytime, and falling in at night. I miss you like hell."

"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."

"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."

"My imagination functions much better when I don't have to speak to people."

"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."

"If you look to lead, invest at least 40% of your time managing yourself - your ethics, character, principles, purpose, motivation, and conduct. Invest at least 30% managing those with authority over you, and 15% managing your peers."

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

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