#influence

If we cannot by reason, by influence, by example, by strenuous effort, and by personal sacrifice, mend the bad places of civilization, we certainly cannot do it by force. ↗

— Auberon Herbert

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As our language wanes and dies, the golden legends of the far-off centuries fade and pass away. No one sees their influence upon culture; no one sees their educational power. ↗

— Douglas Hyde

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Punk rock really influenced me, the basic metal bands, Zeppelin, Stones and Floyd, and Southern rock bands. I think I was pretty well-rounded. ↗

— Al Jourgensen

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The arts are very alive in Ireland, so that had its influence on me. But I consider myself European, really. ↗

— Michael Fassbender

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People always ask about my influences, and they cite a bunch of people I've never heard of. ↗

— Norton Juster

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Based on all criteria - military power, economic influence, cultural dominance - America remains number one, even though other, new players are increasingly challenging it in that role. ↗

— Robert Kagan

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Cinema, which is influenced by every single part of life, is direct and reaches you immediately. And writing - the best writing is complex ideas communicated concisely. And music - if it's a good tune, make sure people can bloody hear it. ↗

— Alex Kapranos

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When Hegel later became a man of influence' he insisted that the Jews should be granted equal rights because civic rights belong to man because he is a man and not on account of his ethnic origins or his religion. ↗

— Walter Kaufmann

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I've had influences from many people including the coaches and players I've worked with. ↗

— Roy Keane

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Every artistic expression is either influenced by or adds something to politics. ↗

— Dario Fo

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