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STEVE WATKINS

Inspirational Quotes: George Bernard Shaw, Erma Bombeck And Others

Read inspirational quotes about solid leadership, utilizing your talent and finding passion in your work.

Shaw On Lightheartedness

We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, playwright

Alexander The Great On Leadership

I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.
Alexander the Great, king of Macedonia

Bombeck On Effort

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything you gave me."
Erma Bombeck, author

Irving On Passion

You've got to get obsessed and stay obsessed.
John Irving, author

Keegan On Perseverance

Soldiers, when committed to a task, can't compromise. It's unrelenting devotion to the standards of duty and courage, absolute loyalty to others, not letting the task go until it's been done.
John Keegan, historian

Like These Inspirational Quotes? Get More

Inspirational quotes from leaders in business, finance, the arts and other pursuits can give you the lift you need to achieve more. And just a few words from a great leader can inspire you to look at a problem in a new way. A dose of inspiration may be all you need to see an obstacle as a temporary challenge you simply need to overcome. Investor's Business Daily understands the power of inspiration. And we search for the very best inspirational quotes and make them available to you each week. You'll find how innovative thinking from successful people can help you approach your work in new ways.

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