Quotes about Influence

The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.

No passion so effectually robs the mind of all its powers of acting and reasoning as fear.

Religion, by 'consecrating' the state, gives the people an added impetus to respect and regard their regime.

Most researchers are quick to point out that the biologically oriented studies suggest that genetics can influence people, and with this Scripture has no dispute. People can be physiologically predisposed to enjoying a particular drug, food, activity, or physical experience, but there is a categorical difference between being influenced by genetics and being determined by it.

We are connected to things that have been forced on us, such as the sins of others

You know what charm is a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question.

The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.

I have reached the conviction that the abolition of the death penalty is desirable. Reasons: 1) Irreparability in the event of an error of justice, 2) Detrimental moral influence of the execution procedure on those who, whether directly or indirectly, have to do with the procedure.

When you examine the lives of the most influential people who have ever walked among us, you discover one thread that winds through them all. They have been aligned first with their spiritual nature and only then with their physical selves.

Creativity is knowing how to hide your sources

The minority, the ruling class at present, has the schools and press, usually the Church as well, under its thumb. This enables it to organize and sway the emotions of the masses, and make its tool of them.

Gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love.