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Influence Quotes
"Influence is like a savings account. The less you use it, the more you've got."
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"As a confirmed individualist I certainly do not wish to underrate the influence of the individual, for the masses do not lead the individual; rather, in the individual is vested the capacity to lead the masses."
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"We can influence who we will be tomorrow, for tomorrow can only be built on today."
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"Wherever wind visits, there it freshens the air; wherever wisdom visits, there it freshens the mind!"
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"I have come slowly into possession of such powers as I have. I receive the opinions of my day. I do not conceive them. But I receive them into a vivid mind."
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"The cobs were delivered to a big pile. We were one of the first to feed corn cobs to cattle."
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"There must have been something in the air of Gary that led one into economics: the first Nobel Prize winner, Paul Samuelson, was also from Gary, as were several other distinguished economists."
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"For both reasons, owing to the thermal motion and to the working together of various wavelengths, factors arise which, in a similar manner to the structural factor, exert some influence upon the brightness of the interference points but not upon their location."
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"We influence singing but never really songwriting."
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"A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops."
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"Every writer is a writer of the generation before."
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"As the sun lives on when it sets in the warmth it has given to others, you too will live on in the hearts of those whose lives you have touched."
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"I believe in having fun first, and along the way, if you teach people, if you influence people, well and good. But I don't want to set out to influence people. I don't want to set out to change the world in any self-conscious way. That way leads to self-destruction; that way, you're pontificating, and that's dangerous and it's boring - you're going to put people right to sleep."
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"The leadership challenge for celebrities and those in the limelight includes turning focus from being self-centred to influencing vulnerable and gullible youngsters, especially teenagers, in a positive way; realising that it is possible to entertain and increase following without promoting societal vices like drug & alcohol abuse, irresponsible sexual behaviour, prejudice of all kinds, criminal heroism, gangsterism and all forms of violence."
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"The dimension of our influence on earth depends on the dimensions of how big we are before God."
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"He has the power to render us happy or unhappy, to make our service light or burdensome, a pleasure or a toil. Say that his power lies in words and looks, in things so slight and insignificant that it is impossible to add and count 'em up; what then? The happiness he gives is quite as great as if it cost a fortune."
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"Writers write to influence their readers, their preachers, their auditors, but always, at bottom, to be more themselves."
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"But why should I run for office and lose what little influence I have?"
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"Skepticism, like chastity, should not be relinquished too readily."
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"All compliments are not created equal. Some may change the trajectory of a person's life, while others fall on deaf ears. Is it well deserved or earned? People will remember you fondly when you have affirmed them in a positive way. Paying compliments creates good will, happy moments, and makes you more likable in return."
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"Don't be a pepper on the eyes of people, Rather be the salt on their tongue and make a difference that influences their sense of belonging to the earth."
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"Power gives you influence in the world, love gives you influence in the universe."
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"Followers, followers. Sometimes, with some things, it's best to keep your tally down."
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"Upbeat people make us feel appreciated, important, and fantastic. These are the folks who expand and warm us with their positive energy."
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"A man is known by the company he organizes."
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"The size and height of the tree determines how heavily the ground will shake when it falls. The cassava tree falls and not even the pests in the forest are aware. The baobab tree falls and the whole forest looks empty! Such is human life!"
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"There are books that change our perspectives and books that change our personalities."
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"From the moment I met you, your personality had the most extraordinary influence over me. I was dominated, soul brain and power."
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"The Christian . . . way of daily living must be distinct from the world. While some will think you "peculiar", do not let this disturb you, for just as many others will secretly admire you for your stand. It is possible you will be persecuted by jokes and be misunderstood . . .but if you accept this with patience and in the spirit of love, God can use this very thing to help you win some of your friends to Christ."
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"Be a source of influence to others."
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"The fascination exerted by one human being over another is not what he emits of his personality at the present instant of encounter but a summation of his entire being which gives off this powerful drug capturing the fancy and attachment."
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"Most entertainers and celebrities realize the influencing power they possess. The sad reality is that those in the know tend to utilise that power with a lack of mission, beliefs and values which could translate to a positive impact of their talent on the lives as well as missions of those who form their fan-base. Their agenda tends to be self-centred but it can change."
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