The essential in this time of moral poverty is to create enthusiasm.
—Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) Spanish Painter, Sculptor, Artist
I studied the lives of great men and famous women; and I found that the men and women who got to the top were those who did the jobs they had in hand, with everything they had of energy and enthusiasm and hard work.
—Harry S. Truman (1884–1972) American Head of State
What hunger is in relation to food, zest is in relation to life.
—Bertrand A. Russell (1872–1970) British Philosopher, Mathematician, Social Critic
Success isn’t a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.
—Arnold Glasow (1905–98) American Businessman
If you have zest and enthusiasm you attract zest and enthusiasm. Life does give back in kind.
—Norman Vincent Peale (1898–1993) American Clergyman, Self-Help Author
The mathematics of high achievement—
Begin with a dream.
DIVIDE the problems and conquer them one by one.
MULTIPLY the exciting possibilities in your mind.
SUBTRACT all the negative thoughts to get started.
ADD enthusiasm and determination.
And the RESULT will be the attainment of your goal.
—Anonymous
Enthusiasm is that kindling spark which marks the difference between the leaders in every activity and the laggards who put in just enough to get by.
—Unknown
Nothing is so contagious as enthusiasm.—It is the real allegory of the tale of Orpheus; it moves stones, and charms brutes.—It is the genius of sincerity, and truth accomplishes no victories without it.
—Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772–1834) English Poet, Literary Critic, Philosopher
Creativity is a natural extension of our enthusiasm.
—Earl Nightingale (1921–89) American Motivational Speaker, Author
Men are nothing until they are excited.
—Michel de Montaigne (1533–92) French Essayist
Enthusiasm is nothing more or less than faith in action.
—Henry Chester
If we resist our passions, it is more from their weakness than from our strength.
—Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613–80) French Writer
If you can give your son or daughter only one gift, let it be enthusiasm.
—Bruce Fairchild Barton (1886–1967) American Author, Advertising Executive, Politician
Nothing great in this world has been accomplished without passion.
—Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770–1831) German Philosopher
Zeal is like fire: it needs both feeding and watching.
—Common Proverb
He did it with all his heart, and prospered.
—The Holy Bible Scripture in the Christian Faith
Zeal is very blind, or badly regulated, when it encroaches upon the rights of others.
—Pasquier Quesnel (1634–1719) French Jansenist Theologian
Enthusiasm will be as contagious as ever.
—Unknown
Enthusiasm is the divine particle in our composition: with it we are great, generous, and true; without it, we are little, false, and mean.
—Letitia Elizabeth Landon (1802–38) English Poet, Novelist
The difference between one man and another is not mere ability … it is energy.
—Thomas Arnold (1795–1842) English Educationalist
He too serves a certain purpose who only stands and cheers.
—Henry Adams (1838–1918) American Historian, Man of Letters
You see me in my most virile moment when you see me doing what I do. When I am directing, a special energy comes upon me … It is only when I am doing my work that I feel truly alive. It is like having sex.
—Federico Fellini (1920–93) Italian Filmmaker
Get excited and enthusiastic about you own dream. This excitement is like a forest fire—you can smell it, taste it, and see it from a mile away.
—Denis Waitley (b.1933) American Motivational Speaker, Author
Whatever you do, do it with all your might. Work at it, early and late, in season and out of season, not leaving a stone unturned, and never deferring for a single hour that which can be done just as well now.
—P. T. Barnum (1810–91) American Businessperson, Entertainer
The ambitious will always be first in the crowd; he presseth forward, he looketh not behind him. More anguish is it to his mind to see one before him, than joy to leave thousands at a distance.
—Akhenaten (1378BCE–1348BCE) Egyptian Monarch, Religious Leader
Cash can buy, but it takes enthusiasm to sell.
—Dale Carnegie (1888–1955) American Self-Help Author
Enthusiasms, like stimulants, are often affected by people with small mental ballast.
—Minna Antrim (1861–1950) American Writer, Epigrammist
What one has, one ought to use; and whatever he does, he should do with all his might.
—Cicero (106BCE–43BCE) Roman Philosopher, Orator, Politician, Lawyer
Enthusiasm is contagious. You can start an epidemic.
—Unknown
Enthusiasm signifies God in us.
—Anne Louise Germaine de Stael (1766–1817) French Woman of Letters