The people who influence our presidents matter.

But presidents matter. That's one of the biggest lessons I learned being in the White House.

— Sidney Blumenthal

When I began designing machines I also began to think that these objects, which sit next to each other and around people, can influence…

— Ettore Sottsass

I'm honored when young people say they've gone to school on slide guitar with my records. But people get their influence from my live…

— Bonnie Raitt

I believe in having fun first, and along the way, if you teach people, if you influence people, well and good.

— Ray Bradbury

You acquire more influence with young people when you give up using your power to control them...and the more you use your power to…

— Thomas Gordon

Which founders have these presidents cited - and why? What did, say, President [Ronald] Reagan's view of George Washington, or President [Bill] Clinton's view…

— Paul Kengor

Throughout American history our presidents have invoked our nation's founding fathers. This is particularly true of recent presidents.

— Paul Kengor

“There are many voices in the world. The social environment will try to mould us in the image and likeness of man. People will…

— Dragos Bratasanu

Deliberately seek the company of people who influence you to think and act on building the life you desire.

— Napoleon Hill

We change people, but oftentimes we get so focused on the negative people and their influence on us, we forget how powerful we are…

— Michelle Gielan

“The pond garden is an intricate phenomenon coalescing the intent and will of various people of influence living at various times.”

— Norris Brock Johnson

When the primary people who have influence and power in our communities are not even really allowed to educate you on who to vote…

— Shaun King

His background and knowledge can't be transplanted overnight, ... I'd make a point that unless you sat on the throne, you don't know what…

— Jeri Ryan

People influence people. Nothing influences people more than a recommendation from a trusted friend. A trusted referral influences people more than the best broadcast…

— Mark Zuckerberg

Unfortunately, celebrity is a powerful thing. It can influence people, but if it can influence people in a good way, then that's a great…

— David Furnish