In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex.… — Dwight D. Eisenhower Copy Share Image
On the surface, rock and roll changes at an amazing pace. The influence of a figure like the Maharishi can appear and… — Jon Landau Copy Share Image
My experiences always influence my writing, but usually only on an emotional level. I have experienced death of a family member and… — Kim Smith Copy Share Image
The United States should have stepped up and destroyed ISIS at its origins rather than wait until ISIS grew their capabilities and… — Ryan Zinke Copy Share Image
I use vulgar language in my writing. Or for people I don't like, but I have never had an outburst of anger… — Khushwant Singh Copy Share Image
The spirit of gratitude is always pleasant and satisfying because it carries with it a sense of helpfulness to others; it begets… — Dieter F. Uchtdorf Copy Share Image
The influence of John Hughes is fully felt in the melodrama 'Donnie Darko.' This first film written and directed by Richard Kelly… — Elvis Mitchell Copy Share Image
Our fears are an amazing gift of the imagination ... a way of glimpsing what might be the future when there's still… — Karen Thompson Walker Copy Share Image
How sweet and soothing is this hour of calm! I thank thee, night! for thou has chased away these horrid bodements which,… — Lord Byron Copy Share Image
The praise of a civilized world is justly due to Christianity;—war, by the influence of the humane principles of that religion, has… — Alexander Hamilton Copy Share Image
A century ago mainstream science was still quite happy to countenance vital and mental powers which had a 'downwards' causal influence on… — David Papineau Copy Share Image
A woman’s moral influence is nowhere more powerfully felt or more beneficially employed than in the home. There is no better setting… — D. Todd Christofferson Copy Share Image
These days I think the composers of music influence me more than any photographers or visual creators. I see something exciting or… — Ralph Steiner Copy Share Image
Throughout Ronnie's presidency, there was an ongoing public discussion as to how much influence the first lady should have on the president.… — Nancy Reagan Copy Share Image
I had furthermore spoken on the assumption that Russia would mobilize, whereas the assumption of the German Government had hitherto been, officially,… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Many [hooligans] discover to their shame that they have scruples; they have roots and, greatest disadvantage of all, they have hope. The… — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
I played a lot under John Wright, he's been a great influence on how I'll go about the job, in terms of… — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
My explanation remains the same: It was an attempt to make the point that anyone who opposed the war can achieve their… — James P. Moran Copy Share Image
Can you imagine a writer in England influencing? Absolutely not. And in France? It used to be, but no more-absolutely not. France… — Nadine Gordimer Copy Share Image
Long after the fall of the Soviet Union, the Russian state and its security operatives still know who their long embedded human… — Gerard Batten Copy Share Image
New Orleans may well have been the most liberal Deep South city in 1954 because of its large Creole population, the influence… — Constance Baker Motley Copy Share Image
I did go through graduate school and I like to do research, to create something that has a certain objective solidity. The… — Marilynne Robinson Copy Share Image
Road racing imitates life, the way it would be without the corruptive influence of civilization. When you see an enemy lying on… — Tim Krabbe Copy Share Image
From campaign contributions to expensive perks paid for by special interests, wealthy donors and corporate special interests have increasingly been able to… — Sara Gideon Copy Share Image
The mathematicians are well acquainted with the difference between pure science, which has only to do with ideas, and the application of… — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
In order to have enough of the raw materials...which will be lacking in wartime, we should plan to acquire and use foreign… — Sadao Araki Copy Share Image
Music has always been transnational; people pick up whatever interests them, and certainly a lot of classical music has absorbed influences from… — Yo-Yo Ma Copy Share Image
Of the many influences that have shaped the United States into a distinctive nation and people, none may be said to be… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
Neuroplasticity contributes to both the constrained and unconstrained aspects of our nature. It renders our brains not only more resourceful, but also… — Norman Doidge Copy Share Image
I want to be the girl who has a positive influence on people's lifestyle. I don't want to be the girl who… — Lauren Alaina Copy Share Image
I dont know that the United States is Gods Country, but the church has been so strong here, and because of its… — Rich Mullins Copy Share Image
The Heritage Foundation, by far the most influential think tank of the Trump era, is widely seen as a redoubt of Trumpism… — Bari Weiss Copy Share Image
“Bling" is not an indication of riches. It is a product of value-based spending, to enrich the pockets of those outside of… — T.F. Hodge Copy Share Image
Science fiction is like a blender - you can put in any historical experience and take influences from everything you see, read… — Joss Whedon Copy Share Image
My Dad died during the flu epidemic in 1918 when I was 4 years old. He left a lot of classical recordings… — Tom Glazer Copy Share Image
We must not forget that … monetary policy all over the world has followed the advice of the stabilizers. It is high… — Friedrich August von Hayek Copy Share Image
“True leadership cannot be awarded, appointed, or assigned. It comes only from influence, and that cannot be mandated. It must be earned.… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
You are, in fact, a mashup of what you choose to let into your life. You are the sum of your influences.… — Austin Kleon Copy Share Image
“An atmosphere of sympathetic influence encircles every human being; and the man or woman who feels strongly, healthily and justly, on the… — Harriet Beecher Stowe Copy Share Image
“Live to start your stupid ideas, and start to live a life without regret--a life filled with meaning, freedom, happiness, fun, authenticity,… — Richie Norton Copy Share Image
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