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Richard Bach
Richard Bach (born 1936) is an American writer and former pilot best known for Jonathan Livingston Seagull and Illusions. His work focuses on flight, individualism, and spiritual self-discovery, themes reflected in the quoted line about determination.
Quotes: 13
Quotes by Richard Bach

Persistence Turns the Amateur Into a Professional
Richard Bach’s line reframes professionalism in a strikingly democratic way: the difference between an amateur and a professional may be less about innate genius than about staying power. At its heart, the quote suggests...
Created on: 6/26/2026

True Family Is Built on Respectful Joy
Richard Bach’s line begins by quietly overturning a default assumption: that family is primarily a biological fact. Instead, he proposes a relational definition—“true family” is recognized not by shared DNA but by the qu...
Created on: 3/15/2026

Powerful Is Our Need to Be Validated - Richard Bach
This quote highlights the deep human desire to feel seen, heard, and acknowledged by others, emphasizing validation as a core psychological need.
Created on: 12/17/2024

You Are Never Given a Wish Without Also Being Given the Power to Make It Come True - Richard Bach
This quote highlights the idea that individuals possess the inner strength and resources needed to achieve their dreams and fulfill their wishes. It implies that every desire comes with the inherent ability to pursue it.
Created on: 12/6/2024

You Are Always Free to Change Your Mind and Choose a Different Future, or a Different Past - Richard Bach
This quote highlights the human capacity to make choices at any moment. It emphasizes that we are not stuck with our current beliefs, decisions, or future, but are always free to make new choices.
Created on: 10/26/2024

Here is the Test to Find Whether Your Mission on Earth Is Complete – Richard Bach
The quote implies that as long as one is alive, their purpose or mission is ongoing. Life is seen as a continuous journey with always something more to achieve or experience.
Created on: 10/24/2024

The More I Want to Get Something Done, the Less I Call It Work - Richard Bach
This quote reflects the idea that when you're deeply passionate about a task, it stops feeling like a chore or obligation. The desire to complete it out of personal interest or fulfillment erases the sensation of it bein...
Created on: 10/19/2024