TO or FOR: She is a constant source of inspiration to me

[Najam]

Dear friends

I have to make sure of one preposition.

- She is a constant source of inspiration to me.
- She is a constant source of inspiration for me.

Who will help?

Regards

Najam

[Yankee]

Hi Najam

I think both "to" and "for" are OK in your sentence.
But my personal preference would be "to".

Amy

[Alan]

Hi Najam,

To add some further comments on your question:

She is a constant source of inspiration to me.
She is a constant source of inspiration for me.

I agree with Amy in her preference for to but I feel there is a slight difference in meaning as used in your sentences. A constant source of inspiration to me means in effect she inspires me.

For me is almost a defence of the comment - in other words she may not be a source of inspiration to you but as for me in my opinion she is.

Alan
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