Quotes about Influence
The aim of forensic oratory is to teach, to delight, to move.
— Cicero
The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living.
— Cicero
No one was ever great without some portion of divine inspiration.
— Cicero
The authority of those who teach is often an obstacle to those who want to learn.
— Cicero
The life of the dead is set in the memory of the living.
— Cicero
Politicians are not born; they are excreted.
— Cicero
The life of the dead is placed on the memories of the living. The love you gave in life keeps people alive beyond their time. Anyone who was given love will always live on in another's heart.
— Cicero
A word after a word after a word is power.
— Margaret Atwood
It does not follow because many books are written by persons born in America that there exists an American literature. Books which imitate or represent the thoughts and life of Europe do not constitute an American literature. Before such can exist, an original idea must animate this nation and fresh currents of life must call into life fresh thoughts along its shores.
— Margaret Fuller
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
— Margaret Mead
Women have an important contribution to make.
— Margaret Mead
As we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence actually liberates others.
— Marianne Williamson