inspiration vs passion

inspiration

noun
  • A person, object, or situation which quickens or stimulates an influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity. 

  • A new idea, especially one which arises suddenly and is clever or creative. 

  • The drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of respiration. 

  • A supernatural divine influence on the prophets, apostles, or sacred writers, by which they were qualified to communicate moral or religious truth with authority; a supernatural influence which qualifies people to receive and communicate divine truth; also, the truth communicated. 

  • A breath, a single inhalation. 

  • The act of an elevating or stimulating influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity. 

passion

noun
  • An object of passionate or romantic love or strong romantic interest. 

  • Fervor, determination. 

  • A display, musical composition, or play meant to commemorate the suffering of Jesus. 

  • The suffering of Jesus leading up to and during his crucifixion. 

  • Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or extreme hate. 

  • A true desire sustained or prolonged. 

  • Sexual intercourse, especially when very emotional. 

verb
  • To give a passionate character to. 

How often have the words inspiration and passion occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )