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Paulo Coelho Writer
Inspiration

"Be happy when you reach the top: cry, clap your hands, shout to the four winds that you did it, let the wind - the wind is always blowing up there - purify your mind, refresh your tired and sweaty feet, open your eyes, clean the dust from your heart. It feels so good, what was just a dream before, a distant vision, is now part of your life, you did it!"

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Esther Perel Psychotherapist, Author
Inspiration

"What is the relationship between love and desire? How do they relate, and how do they conflict? ... Therein lies the mystery of eroticism."

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Democritus Philosopher
Inspiration

"Whatever a poet writes with enthusiasm and a divine inspiration is very fine. Earliest reference to the madness or divine inspiration of poets."

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Chris Johnson Athlete
Inspiration

"I really want to work on a record of mine and I'm just getting inspiration from different sources like one of my favourite bands, Led Zeppelin, and Radiohead."

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Bob Dylan Singer-songwriter
Inspiration

"It is the first line that gives the inspiration and then it's like riding a bull. Either you just stick with it, or you don't."

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Walt Disney Animator, Film Producer
Inspiration

"Without such inspiration, we would rapidly deteriorate and finally perish."

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