Quotes about Impact
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
We should be ashamed to die until we've made some major contribution to human kind.
— Les Brown
I wrote poems. That is my work. I am convinced... I believe that what I wrote will be useful to people not only now but in future generations.
— Joseph Brodsky
The thing about information is that information is more valuable when people know it. There's an exception for business information and super timely information, but in all other cases, ideas that spread win.
— Seth Godin
Mankind cannot suffer anywhere without it bringing sorrow to other hearts.
— Janette Oke
Had it not been for the ministry of my good friend Dr. Billy Graham, my work in the civil rights movement would not have been as successful as it has been.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.