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Inspirational Quotes: John Cleese, Jane Smiley And Others

Read inspirational quotes about learning details about new topics, being an effective leader and avoiding the temptation to be a people-pleaser.

John Cleese On Creativity

If you want creative workers, give them enough time to play.
John Cleese, actor and comedian

Jane Smiley On Curiosity

I hear something new and I think: I'd like to figure that one out. And the more I find out, the more interesting it gets.
Jane Smiley, novelist

Dwight D. Eisenhower On Leadership

You do not lead by hitting people over the head — that's assault, not leadership.
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th president of the U.S.

Herbert Swope On Leadership

I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure, which is: Try to please everybody.
Herbert Swope, journalist

Tom Freston On Innovation

Innovation is taking two things that exist and putting them together in a new way.
Tom Freston, financier

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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