2006-12-07 15:09:16 · 13 answers · asked by Rachel T. 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
My grandmother. I could go on and write an essay about why, and I have before. But I will just say she is inspiring because she was diagnosed with breast cancer yet still kept a smile on her face, it came back a second time and she still kept a smile on her face, even on her death bed she was smiling. She never let you know how she really felt she managed to keep smiling when the average person would frown. She makes me realize that when we complain about little stuff like period pains, or headaches, we have it easy compared to what she went through.
RIP grandma I'll love you forever.
2006-12-07 15:43:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since this is the Philosophy section, I'll say Boethius for his writing of "The Consolation of Philosophy". He wrote in prison, just before he was clubbed to death under sentence from King Theodoric.
It's a beautiful piece, and underscores the human condition as we all approach our inevitable demise.
After that, it's Nietzsche, Tesla, Jack LaLanne, and Johnny Walker, not necessarily in that order...
2006-12-07 23:20:26 · answer #2 · answered by Boomer Wisdom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Someone who is not actively TRYING to inspire anyone... They just go about their daily life, doing something amazing, or just living life the best they can, in spite of obstacles. Not usually impressed by who/what is SUPPOSED to be inspiring...
Does that make any sense? Not sure, it's getting late....!!
2006-12-07 23:13:19 · answer #3 · answered by valisme 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I inspire me the most. I attempt to live my dreams to the fullest. You only get one shot at being here - got to make the best of it!! Even if you fail, it's better than never trying in the first place.
2006-12-07 23:11:47 · answer #4 · answered by -L 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
River Phoenix: A good person.
Christian Bale: A great actor.
Andy Kauffman: A comedic genius.
Kurt Cobain: An arrogant genius.
Oscar Wilde: All-round artist.
Jesus Christ: A reminder to what we all should be.
Jack the Anti-Christ: Who we wish to be.
2006-12-08 04:49:20 · answer #5 · answered by Daniel B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, there's my mom, of course. No, she's not perfect, but somehow she does everything all at the same time.
I'm also inspired by people who are different not because they're TRYING to be and not because they're non-conformists, but because they truly are.
2006-12-07 23:18:02 · answer #6 · answered by :) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the rich, when i see people able to get what they want it reminds me that i can too, depending on how they acheived their wealth. they are tipically the most generous people i know and profide the most to the advancement of socity. As for a single person...Washington, he was able to turn down the power of being president, and defined how long a term was. He was a grate leader of men.
2006-12-07 23:45:19 · answer #7 · answered by knightashen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear Inspire- I really would have to say for me is -- Tina Turner -- When I watch her perform - she sings straight from the heart -with strength and pure giving of her self --- She truly is an inspiration - to me !!! ---- Bless you - I loved your question ! --- -- My name is Pattijo
2006-12-07 23:26:07 · answer #8 · answered by pattijohughes 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
michael J fox because he has always been one of my favorite actors, and even after everything he went through he still could make people laugh and he tries to help with parkinsons disease research. he's amazing.
also, tyra banks. she is my role model (no pun intended). she is fun, crazy, spontaneous, an incredible model, VERY Successful, and gorgeous. AND she stays grounded. shes amazing.
2006-12-07 23:12:21 · answer #9 · answered by brookbabe90 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my 4 month old daughter she just makes me want to be a better person all around, id do anything for her
2006-12-07 23:19:12 · answer #10 · answered by sarah 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋