~ There is no power on earth that can neutralize the influence of a high, simple and useful life. ~
~ He who influences the thought of his times influences the times that follow. ~
~ It is easier to influence strong than weak characters in life. ~
~ The words that a father speaks to his children in the privacy of home are not heard by the world, but, as in whispering galleries, they are clearly heard at the end, and by posterity. ~
~ The influential man is the successful man, whether he be rich or poor. ~
~ Power lasts ten years; influence not more than a hundred. ~
~ He is greatest whose strength carries up the most hearts by the attraction of his own. ~
~ Every thought which genius and piety throw into the world alters the world. ~
~ Every life is a profession of faith, and exercises an inevitable and silent influence. ~
~ The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. ~
~ Influencing people is dangerous. Their acts and thoughts become your illegitimate children. You can't get away from them and Heaven knows what they mayn't grow up into. ~
~ People are submissive to power, and few of them can be influenced by doctrines of righteousness. ~