Child Quote by Sucheta Dalal

I am fairly certain that my abortion position hurt me, because in a Democratic primary, where turnout is relatively low, liberal voters turn out…

— Robert Casey

Despite broad public support, raising the minimum wage is always difficult owing to the disproportionate influence that wealthy firms and donors have in Congress.

— Angus Deaton

“The everyday actions of average citizens have a greater impact on society than any politician. Unfortunately politicians exert a disproportionate amount of influence on…

— Tom Golway

Shut not thy purse-strings always against painted distress.

— Charles Lamb

The purse strings tie us to our kind.

— Walter Bagehot

It's true; once you are a father, there's no turning back. Your heart strings as well as your purse strings are never again the…

— H. Jackson Brown, Jr

The people who used to hold the purse strings were a select group of white, middle-aged men, but that's changing, and the more it…

— Caitriona Balfe

Arsene Wenger has got to unlock the purse strings

— John Motson

Regardless of the gender of the highest wage earner, the balance of power in the relationship will suffer if the higher earner uses control…

— Marian Keyes

When the purse strings tighten up at museums, the institutions usually cut back and cancel shows. That's exactly the wrong reaction. In fact, now…

— Jerry Saltz

“and who controlled the purse strings, to release her stronghold on”

— Laurie LeClair

The influence of one's parents is powerful and permanent.

— Faye Wattleton