Quotes about Impact
The essential thing is to spring forth, to express the bolt of lightning one senses upon contact with a thing. The function of the artist is not to translate an observation but to express the shock of the object on his nature; the shock, with the original reaction.
— Henri Matisse
Alas! how little does the memory of these human inhabitants enhance the beauty of the landscape!
— Henry David Thoreau
Not only must we be good, but we must also be good for something.
— Henry David Thoreau
As we serve our jobs we serve the world.
— Henry Ford
The charitable system that does not aim to make itself unnecessary is not performing service.
— Henry Ford
He is greatest whose strength carries up the most hearts by the attraction of his own.
— Henry Ward Beecher
The blossom cannot tell what becomes of its odor; and no man can tell what becomes of his influence.
— Henry Ward Beecher
The humblest individual exerts some influence, either for good or evil, upon others.
— Henry Ward Beecher
Are they dead that yet speak louder than we can speak, and a more universal language? Are they dead that yet act? Are they dead that yet move upon society and inspire the people with nobler motives and more heroic patriotism?
— Henry Ward Beecher
Some Day Someone is going to pick up this book (The Bible) and believe it, and put us all to shame.
— Leonard Ravenhill
What could you do to make a difference in the world?
— Les Brown
We may be through with our past, but the past isn't through with us.
— Les Brown