Jim Carrey Quotes

I don't think human beings learn anything without desperation. Desperation is a necessary ingredient to learning anything or creating anything. Period. If you ain't desperate at some point, you ain't interesting.

Passion is in all great searches and is necessary to all creative endeavors.

Passion is one great force that unleashes creativity, because if you're passionate about something, then you're more willing to take risks.

I think the key is basically just your determination. As far an artist is concerned, it's just about your drive and your dream.

Enthusiasm is that secret and harmonious spirit which hovers over the production of genius.

Passion means finding a way.

Intrinsic motivation is one of learning's most precious resources. It bolsters us to stick out the tough moments of a challenge and pursue what we love to do.

Obligation is a flimsy base for creativity, way down the list behind passion, courage, instinct, and the desire to do something great.

In life you need either inspiration or desperation.

It's seen as dirty to be ambitious. What if U2 weren't ambitious? We wouldn't have that gift we have from them.

Zeal will do more than knowledge.

It is your passion that empowers you to be able to do that thing you were created to do.

I've never been able to relate to apathy. I've always been doing stuff, been in action, making music or working just to get by.

Study with desire is real activity; without desire it is but the semblance and mockery of activity.

Burning desire to be or do something gives us staying power - a reason to get up every morning or to pick ourselves up and start in again after a disappointment.

You can't teach passion. You can teach everything else.

My advice is if you have to do music, then do it! There's no choice in your heart and your soul - unless you have that kind of great need, desire and determination, it's pretty tough out there!

Everything I do is part of my passion.

Energy is the key to creativity. Energy is the key to life.

Once something is a passion, the motivation is there.

I get very driven by certain themes and ideas.

Inspiration is the key to everything.

A man without passion is only a latent force, only a possibility, like a stone waiting for the blow from the iron to give forth sparks.

I've spent all of my life trying to get people to feel a passion for what I do.

You have to be passionate about things in your life.