Inspire Quotes

The Thinker by Auguste Rodin is one of the most famous art sculptures in the western world. It was a work that evolved. In 1888, the Thinker went on exhibit. In 1904, the statue was molded into a bigger, more impressive version. In 1906 it was placed in front of the French Panthéon. Rodin famously said about The Thinker: "He does not think only with his brain, with his frowning eyebrow, his spread nostrils and his pursed lips, but also with every muscle in his arms, back and legs, his clenched…

Teamwork Rowers:  The base is made of black crystal. The four rowers are made of silver (nickel) alloy. Quite elegant. Rowing together is a great symbol of teamwork. Any crew is aware of how important each individual rower is to the whole. Have you read the book "The Boys in the Boat"? A 2014 book written about the University of Washington crew during Hitler's reign. They won the Olympic Gold Metal. Fascinating book about what it's like to crew and be a member of a boat. Definitely…

Optimism: "Every obstacle is a stepping stone to your success." Stay positive. The message portrayed by the figurines shows that when two people help each other out, it goes a long way. One person stands holding a much younger person on their shoulders. The top person looks through a telescope as if looking beyond. This could not have been done without teamwork. The crystal is shaped to look like a mountain. The figurines are made of shiny nickel alloy. The base has a stainless steel cover…

"Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties and obstacles vanish into air."  John Quincy Adams Reward those in your organization that reach for new highs of accomplishment and perseverance! This inspirational piece shows a mountain climber half way through his ascent. The mountains are made of solid crystal and feature flat sides that are large enough to have small corporate logos etched into them. Click on PERSONALIZATION button to create your plaque.

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. - Ralph Waldo Emerson. This silver (nickel) surfer neither looks forward or back as he rides the waves of life. He knows that neither the past nor the present is important. Instead, he looks inside at who he is, his goals, his morals, his ideals, and his personality, and makes sure he is the person he wants to be. Click on PERSONALIZATION button to create your plaque.

Elements of Success  Look carefully and you see that there are 6 words on the wall. IDEA. LUCK. RISK. ENERGY. STAMINA. FORESIGHT. How very true that to be successful you have to begin with an idea. Follow the line...Plaque possible on the base.Click on PERSONALIZATION button to create your plaque.

Dripping Water Wears through Rock. Just like the turtle in the Hare & Turtle race "dripping water" may win for you. It's sort of like taking it one day at a time. You can eventually climb the mountain. If you want something really bad - "dripping water" method may be the best way to accomplish it. On the crystal back drop there are spots representing drops of water etched in the crystal. Two solid alloy figurines electroplated with nickel illustrate waiting. The figure on the left is…

To be a WINNER, all you need to give is all you have. Life isn't always about the result, sometimes it is the effort that matters most. Stay positive. The crystal tablet has marks on it to show the figurine is in motion. The figurine is made of solid alloy and plated in shiny nickel. It depicts a baseball player. You see the baseball bat and the baseball helmet. Batter has just made a full swing - giving it his all. To be a WINNER Click on PERSONALIZATION button to create your plaque.

Going for IT! Determination!. The road to success is seldom straight (as depicted here.) Many times it may feel as if you need to push a ball uphill. Doesn't this item illustrate the difficult road that you may need to follow?   In the middle of the "mountain" you see a silver figurine pushing a golden steel ball up hill. The clear crystal wall is set into a ceramic & granite base. The area on the base for a plaque is 6" x 1". Click on PERSONALIZATION button to create your plaque.

Determination Uphill: The best way to predict the future is to create it Determination is an important part of everyday life. It is a quality that gets people where they want to be, and it keeps society moving forward and learning more every day. The silver figure in this statue shows determination by pushing the huge, silver ball up the hill. The quote is printed on the wooden base. Click on PERSONALIZATION button to create your plaque.