We Didn't Start the Fire.
Song lyrics, Storm Front (1989)
“Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly.”
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American educator, author, businessman and motivational spe… 1932–2012Related quotes
“Light yourself on fire with passion and people will come from miles to watch you burn.”
As quoted in The Peaceful Path of Prosperity : Practical and Spiritual Approaches to Enrich Your Life with Your Inner Wealth (2001) by Danny Babineaux; not found in any record of Wesley before 2001.
Misattributed
Variant: I set myself on fire and people come to watch me burn.
Frederick Herzberg, quoted in: Marci Segal (2003), Quick Guide to the Four Temperaments and Creativity. p. 12
“The fires of history burn hot and long, but memories of fires do not burn long enough.”
Source: Kilroy Was Here (1996), p. 148
“There are wheels within wheels in this village, and fires within fires!”
Mrs. Ann Putnam
The Crucible (1953)
“When one burns one's bridges, what a very nice fire it makes.”