Motivation Quotes

"A mathematical problem should be difficult in order to entice us, but not completely inaccessible, lest it mock our efforts."

"A theorem unproven is merely an ambitious wish."

"Motivation fades; only discipline remains."

"In every problem lies the seed of an equal or greater opportunity."

"In every failure is the seed of future success."

"The measure of mental power is the character of the ideals which haunt the mind."

"Motivation springs from understanding the purpose of one's work."

"The pursuit of truth is the highest human endeavor."

"The pursuit of truth is the highest calling of intellectual work."

"The greatest mathematical discoveries often come from asking what cannot be done."

"Mathematics progresses by asking ever more subtle questions about what can and cannot be done."

"Progress in engineering allows us to put almost anything into almost anything else at some cost."

"A culture is in decline when its individuals are satisfied with themselves."

"The primary principle is that the purposes, aspirations, and ideals of the immediate present are alone relevant."

"My desire is to make the world a more rational place."

"The pursuit of mathematical truth is the highest human endeavor."

"A truly rational being would never cease questioning."

"To stop questioning is to stop being fully human."

"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going."

"Motivation is internal."

"Motivation fades like morning dew; build character that doesn't depend on it"

"Motivation is borrowed energy; discipline is earned resilience"

"One can see only a short distance ahead, but one can see plenty there that needs to be done."

"The future of computing is not about raw power, but about understanding."

"Motivation comes from within; it cannot be imposed from outside."

"Motivation is found in meaning."

"Motivation without direction is merely agitation masquerading as progress."

"Intention and action are intertwined"

"Beliefs guide our actions in the world"

"Action flows from understanding"