His unusual management style does not 'inspire' confidence. [=it makes people worry about his ability to manage properly]
His discoveries 'inspired' a whole new line of scientific research.
Her early childhood 'inspired' her 'to write' her first novel.
(..) I knew Harvey Dent. I was his friend. And it will be a very long time before someone inspires us the way he did. I believed in Harvey Dent. Dr. Pavel... I'm CIA. He wasn't alone. - Uh... You don't get to bring friends. - They are not my friends. (..)2012 The Dark Knight Rises