Influence quotes
Welcome to our collection of Influence quotes. In every aspect of life, influence plays a crucial role. Whether it's the impact we have on others or the sway others have over us, the power of influence is undeniable. From leaders who inspire nations to individuals who touch our lives on a personal level, the quotes in this category delve into the profound effects of influence.
These quotes remind us that influence is not solely tied to position or authority. They highlight the ability of individuals to shape opinions, motivate change, and leave a lasting impact. From famous figures who have left an indelible mark on history to ordinary people who have made extraordinary contributions, the power of influence knows no bounds.
Through these insightful quotes, we explore the art of persuasion, the strength of charismatic personalities, and the ways in which we can make a difference in the lives of others. Whether you are seeking inspiration, guidance, or a deeper understanding of the role of influence, this collection offers a diverse range of perspectives that will leave you pondering the profound effect we have on one another.
So, let these quotes guide you on a journey into the world of Influence, and discover the transformative nature of the connections we forge and the impact we have on those around us.
Hypatia
— Greek Neoplatonist philosopher, astronomer, and mathematicianHe who influences the thought of his times, influences all the times that follow. He has made his impress on eternity.
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorIt's impossible to read a distinctive stylist like Faulkner, Joyce, Kafka, Mann, Woolf, James - and many more - without wanting to write, however entirely different one's writing will be.
Jorge Luis Borges
— WriterCensorship is the mother of metaphor.
Sarah Vowell
— AuthorIf I'm still wistful about On the Road, I look on the rest of the Kerouac oeuvre--the poems, the poems!--in horror. Read Satori in Paris lately? But if I had never read Jack Kerouac's horrendous poems, I never would have had the guts to write horrendous poems myself. I never would have signed up for Mrs. Safford's poetry class the spring of junior year, which led me to poetry readings, which introduced me to bad red wine, and after that it's all just one big blurry condemned path to journalism and San Francisco.
E. B. White
— Versatile Writer & Author of Beloved ClassicsI have yet to see a piece of writing, political or non-political, that does not have a slant. All writing slants the way a writer leans, and no man is born perpendicular.
Diana Krall
— Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist & PianistSo much of what we do as artists is a combination of personal experience and imagination, and how that all creeps into your work is not so linear.
Stan Lee
— Comic Book Icon & Creator of Marvel HeroesI have always tried to have a message, not to be a preacher, but a message that shows it's better to be a good guy than a bad guy, and I try to make it clear that doing the right thing is more attractive than not.
Harvey Mackay
— Business Guru & Motivational SpeakerYour day usually goes the way the corners of your mouth turn. The most powerful single thing you can do to influence others is to smile at them.
Ricky Martin
— MusicianI was onstage with Menudo since I was 12 years old. To us, the most successful one was the guy with the most fans. If you moved your hips and the girls screamed, you were getting it right. Who wouldn't want to be like Elvis or Jim Morrison!
Timothy Leary
— American psychologist and authorIf you want to change the way people respond to you, change the way you respond to people.
Will Ferrell
— American actor, comedian, producer, and writerIt would be great to be able to follow in the footsteps of Bill Murray. I really respect his ability as a comedian, obviously, but even more so as an actor.
Reba McEntire
— American country music singer, actress and businesswomanWatch what you say and do because little eyes are watching you.
Bipasha Basu
— Indian actress and modelIt was Vikram Bhatt and 'Raaz' that got me interested in the medium of cinema. Before that, I was like any other youngster dabbling with various things - modelling, films - without a definite direction or focus. Now that I'm working with all of them, life has come full circle for me.
Eli Roth
— American film director, producer, and actorYou can't help but be influenced by the things you love. Read more at: https://tr.im/ezGbq
Agyness Deyn
— English ModelIt is so inspiring when you come across a woman who is very strong and dedicated and is amazing at what they do. That's how I feel about Meryl Streep. You watch her, and you can't help but notice all of that about her. She's so influential.
Adrian Anthony Gill
— British journalist, critic, and authorYou don't have a choice about fashion or aesthetics - you're in it, whether you like it or not.
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorDetroit, my 'great' subject, made me the person I am, consequently the writer I am - for better or worse.
Jorge Luis Borges
— WriterWe did meet forty years ago. At that time we were both influenced by Whitman and I said, jokingly in part, 'I don't think anything can be done in Spanish, do you?' Neruda agreed, but we decided it was too late for us to write our verse in English. We'd have to make the best of a second-rate literature.
E. B. White
— Versatile Writer & Author of Beloved ClassicsWe stand or fall by television.
Stan Lee
— Comic Book Icon & Creator of Marvel HeroesIf you're going to write something, that's going to be read by people, a lot of people, you hope it will not only entertain them but maybe do them some good in some way.
Harvey Mackay
— Business Guru & Motivational SpeakerOnce you attach your personality to a proposition, people start reacting to the personality and stop reacting to the proposition.
Timothy Leary
— American psychologist and authorCritics have told me I've ruined the lives of 50 million young people. I can't be certain of this, since only about 10 million have ever come back to thank me.
Reba McEntire
— American country music singer, actress and businesswomanMy grandma was a huge believer, very spiritual, probably the most spiritual person I've ever known in my life.
Jorge Luis Borges
— WriterI think of myself primarily as a reader, then also a writer, but that's more or less irrelevant. I think I'm a good reader, I'm a good reader in many languages, especially in English, since poetry came to me through the English language, initially through my father's love of Swinburn, of Tennyson, and also of Keats, Shelley and so on - not through my native tongue, not through Spanish. It came to me as a kind of spell. I didn't understand it, but I felt it.
E. B. White
— Versatile Writer & Author of Beloved ClassicsA writer should tend to lift people up, not lower them down.
Timothy Leary
— American psychologist and authorSeven million people I turned on, and only one hundred thousand have come by to thank me.
Jorge Luis Borges
— WriterI have used the philosophers' ideas for my own private literary purposes, but I don't think that I'm a thinker. I suppose that my thinking has been done for me by Berkeley, by Hume, by Schopenhauer, by Mauthner perhaps.