"People often say that motivation doesn't last.  Well, neither does bathing; that's why we recommend it daily." -- Zig Ziglar  

"The greatest composer does not sit down to work because he is inspired, but becomes inspired because he is working." -– Ernest Newman  

"A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one." -- Mary Kay Ash  

"When a goal matters enough to a person, that person will find a way to accomplish what at first seemed impossible." -– Nido Qubein

"Mix a conviction with a man and something happens." -- Adam Clayton Powell

"Love is a better master than duty." -- Albert Einstein

"Motivation is said to be an inside job...actually it's an inside career for very successful folks."-– Doug Firebaugh  

"You don't have to be a fantastic hero to do certain things - to compete. You can be just an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals." -– Edmund Hillary  

"Give a shelterless man tools and he will build a home. Inspire him, encourage him and give him vision, then he will build an empire."-– Rick Beneteau