inspiration Quotes

I have always thought, the secret purpose of the book tour is to make the writer hate the book he's written. And, as a result, drive him to write another book.

Birds are a miracle because they prove to us there is a finer, simpler state of being which we may strive to attain.

I like being surrounded by good ideas. Every single time you walk past something you like, you get a blast of happy chemicals to the brain, and I like that.

Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.

I read everything, but generally more fact than fiction - especially autobiographies and biographies. I've read 'Long Walk to Freedom' by Nelson Mandela at least twice on holiday. Every time, I'm totally awed by his vision, strength and forgiveness. I feel honoured to have got to know him and his wonderful wife Graca over the years.

If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children.

Man, alone, has the power to transform his thoughts into physical reality; man, alone, can dream and make his dreams come true.

Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it.

I have wanted to fly into space for many years, but never imagined it would really be feasible.

I always seem to get inspiration and renewed vitality by contact with this great novel land of yours which sticks up out of the Atlantic.