#influence

Even if 80 percent of the population of a country are Christian believers, they will have almost no cultural influence if the Christians do not live in cultural centers and work in culture-forging fields such as academia, publishing, media, entertainment, and the arts. The assumption that society will improve simply be more Christian believers being present is no longer valid. ↗

— Timothy Keller

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House was the first film where I had no influence on the script. I had to buy the script with the game rights. ↗

— Uwe Boll

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I'm proud of my mentors. Ray Charles is the strongest influence on me as a singer. ↗

— Michael Bolton

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The herd seek out the great, not for their sake but for their influence; and the great welcome them out of vanity or need. ↗

— Napoleon Bonaparte

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One of Dickens' biggest influences was the growth of London as a Victorian city, and the extremes being created as it expanded. ↗

— Danny Boyle

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When you see all of these bands citing you as influences, it makes you feel relevant. ↗

— Geezer Butler

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I really learned the power of the tube on Sesame Street and how it can influence a very young mind. ↗

— Ruth Buzzi

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I try to devote my afternoons to making music in my home studio, but it's a lot more fun hanging out with musicians and friends, and trying subtly to influence a band than making your own stuff. ↗

— David Byrne

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Seek always for the answer within. Be not influenced by those around you, by their thoughts or their words. ↗

— Eileen Caddy

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India shaped my mind, anchored my identity, influenced my beliefs, and made me who I am. ... India matters to me and I would like to matter to India. ↗

— Shashi Tharoor

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