Zeal is like fire: it needs both feeding and watching.
—Common Proverb
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
Enthusiasm is a vital element toward the individual success of every man or woman.
—Conrad Hilton (1887–1979) American Hotelier, Business Magnate
The sense of this word among the Greeks affords the noblest definition of it; enthusiasm signifies “God in us.”
—Anne Louise Germaine de Stael (1766–1817) French Woman of Letters
National enthusiasm is the great nursery of genius.
—Henry Theodore Tuckerman (1813–71) American Author, Critic
I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among men the greatest asset I possess. The way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation and encouragement.
—Charles M. Schwab (1862–1939) American Businessperson
The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which means never losing your enthusiasm.
—Victor Hugo (1802–85) French Novelist
Enthusiasts soon understand each other.
—Washington Irving (1783–1859) American Essayist, Biographer, Historian
Enthusiasm signifies God in us.
—Anne Louise Germaine de Stael (1766–1817) French Woman of Letters
Truth is never to be expected from authors whose understanding is warped with enthusiasm.
—John Dryden (1631–1700) English Poet, Literary Critic, Playwright
What hunger is in relation to food, zest is in relation to life.
—Bertrand A. Russell (1872–1970) British Philosopher, Mathematician, Social Critic
A strong passion for any object will ensure success, for the desire of the end will point out the means.
—William Hazlitt (1778–1830) English Essayist
Act enthusiastic and you become enthusiastic.
—Dale Carnegie (1888–1955) American Self-Help Author
If we’re not enthusiastic, we can’t get things done. If we’re over-enthusiastic, we run into the danger of being fanatical.
—Woodrow Wyatt (1918–1997) British Journalist, Politician
Zeal is very blind, or badly regulated, when it encroaches upon the rights of others.
—Pasquier Quesnel (1634–1719) French Jansenist Theologian
Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn.
—John Wesley (1703–91) British Methodist Leader, Preacher, Theologian
Genius is nothing more than inflamed enthusiasm.
—Unknown
Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity.
—Bo Bennett (b.1972) American Psychologist, Author
Enthusiasm makes ordinary people extraordinary.
—Unknown
It is the greatest shot of adrenaline to be doing what you’ve wanted to do so badly. You almost feel like you could fly without the plane.
—Charles Lindbergh (1902–74) American Aviator, Inventor, Conservationist
Life’s blows cannot break a person whose spirit is warmed at the fire of enthusiasm.
—Norman Vincent Peale (1898–1993) American Clergyman, Self-Help Author
Great designs are not accomplished without enthusiasm of some sort.—It is the inspiration of everything great.—Without it no man is to be feared, and with it none despised.
—Christian Nestell Bovee (1820–1904) American Writer, Aphorist
Oh, give us the man who sings at his work.
—Thomas Carlyle (1795–1881) Scottish Historian, Essayist
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily.
—The Holy Bible Scripture in the Christian Faith
Enthusiasm is: A quiet spiritual strength: An inner glow: Faith in action: Greatest asset in the world: Beats money power influence: Tramples over prejudice.
—Henry Chester
The passions are the only orators who never fail to persuade.—They are nature’s art of eloquence, the rules of which never fail; and the weakest man, moved by passion, is more eloquent than the strongest who has none.
—Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613–80) French Writer
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing.
—Abraham Lincoln (1809–65) American Head of State
The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of childhood into maturity.
—Thomas Henry Huxley (1825–95) English Biologist
There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.
—Norman Vincent Peale (1898–1993) American Clergyman, Self-Help Author
Enthusiasm is the yeast that raises the dough.
—Paul J. Meyer
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