inspiration

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In his program note, Sharon quotes the doom-laden philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer as an inspiration for Wagner’s nothing-is-real masterpiece.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The island fortress entered American cultural lore after a 1962 escape by three inmates, which became an inspiration for the film "Escape from Alcatraz" starring Clint Eastwood.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"Squids and cuttlefish have so many unique features compared to other animal groups, making them an endless source of inspiration for scientists," says Prof. Daniel Rokhsar, head of the Molecular Genetics Unit.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

But “Austenland” is the latest installment in the BritBox celebration “Austen Forever,” and a film that represents the sentiments and inspiration for the months-long observance of the author’s 250th birthday last December.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

My hand flows over the paper in broad strokes, a familiar feeling in my stomach as inspiration takes hold.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan