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Influence Quotes


"A sign of power in a man is not only when people follow what he suggests, but also when people make a conscious effort to do the exact opposite of what he suggests."


"With the gentle force of their words, the dogged warmth of their embrace, and the assuring touch of souls softly bared, mothers are silently shaping whole societies and authoring entire cultures that sit poised on the horizon of the future. And although we ignorantly relegate such roles to some lower caste status, we would be wise to understand that the role of a mother sets the cadence of the future."


"The collective consciousness of the people we associate with on a daily basis has an influence on our consciousness. Which holds us back from our true potential. Even if we believe that we are fully aware of our thoughts, feelings and emotions. The bigger picture will only present itself as we continue to grow."



"I like George Carlin's jokes. I like his humor. He's one of my heroes, and I like what he did with talking about everyday things."



"The child accepts role models of parental behavior unconsciously and without thinking."


"A man is known by the company he organizes."


"What you do teaches faster, and has a lasting impression, far beyond what you say."


"From the moment I met you, your personality had the most extraordinary influence over me. I was dominated, soul brain and power."


"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."



"Values come to you by what you hear."


"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."


"Your impact on the lives of others--your family, the people at your church, your workmates--is cultivated with each decision you make, no matter how small."



"Every effort to impact someone or a generation will go a long way beyond human imaginations."


"If two people said the same thing but only one of them said it beautifully, then only that one will conquer both the hearts and the minds of the people!"


"There isn't a dude outside my dad who had greater influence on my life."


"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."


"When you fully focus your mind,you make others attracted to you."


"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."



"The dimension of our influence on earth depends on the dimensions of how big we are before God."


"Your friends can be double-edged knife thy can either nurture you or destroy you. Choose them Wisely......"



"You may be able to sway people's heads. But you can't sway their hearts."


"The cramping influence of a hard formalist on a young child in repressing his spirits and courage, paralyzing the understanding, and that without producing indignation, but only fear and obedience, and even much sympathy with his tyranny, - is a familiar fact explained to the child when he becomes a man, only by seeing that the oppressor of his youth is himself a child tyrannized over by those names and words and forma, of whose influence he was merely the organ to the youth."


"Of all the weapons of destruction that man could invent, the most terrible-and the most powerful-was the word. Daggers and spears left traces of blood; arrows could be seen at a distance. Poisons were detected in the end and avoided. But the word managed to destroy without leaving clues."


"Let your walk be wisely so that you can inspire others to walk wisely!"


"Select carefully and continuously review your circle of influence, and be unapologetic about who you exclude."



"To redeem the influential sphere of the government is to act based on the teaching received."


"What you do in this world is a matter of no consequence, the question is what you can make people believe that you have done."


"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."


"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."


"There exist words of mediocrity, songs of mediocrity, and life lessons of mediocrity. Advice of mediocrity, books of mediocrity and companions of mediocrity are also available.One may also meet songs of purpose that can make us ponder to wonder and advice filled with authority to dare in life. We may also hear life lessons that can challenge and change us. What do you listen to? If what you listen to will not make you, it will mar you."
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