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STEVE WATKINS

Inspirational Quotes: Sophocles, Alexander Graham Bell And Others

Read inspirational quotes about embracing challenges, finding new opportunities and working hard.

Sophocles On Resilience

There is no success without hardship.
Sophocles, playwright

Bell On Opportunity

Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is open.
Alexander Graham Bell, inventor

Pele On Work Ethic

Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.
Pele, soccer star

Rogers On Risk

You've got to go out on a limb sometimes because that's where the fruit is.
Will Rogers, actor

Child On Enthusiasm

Find something you're passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.
Julia Child, chef

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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