Twyla Tharp Quotes

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

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

Genius is always accompanied by enthusiasm.

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

Passion means finding a way.

Vision without passion is a picture without possibilities.

Growing up, I learned that if you are passionate about something, that you can move mountains. Passion is more precious than gold, and it's a currency that everyone craves. It's something that's hard to fake, and when it's real, everyone wants to be on that train. It's about giving people something that they can believe.

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

Never take no for answer, and try to make films that turn you on.

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

I don't know if there are words to describe my motivation.

Desire is creation, is the magical element in that process. If there were an instrument by which to measure desire, one could foretell achievement.

Desperation is a necessary ingredient to learning anything, or creating anything. Period. If you ain't desperate at some point, you ain't interesting.

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

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

Enthusiasm is the divine particle in our composition: with it we are great, generous, and true; without it, we are little, false, and mean.

In my experience, there is only one motivation, and that is desire. No reasons or principle contain it or stand against it.

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.

That which fires youth, generally rings true.

Ambition is a form of creativity.