“He was interested in the ritualistic aspect of African art. African art, like Picasso's art, is not about describing things, but about conveying the idea of things and people. The influence of African art on Picasso can be seen in the works he produced from 1907-9.”

“Scott believed that he would be exonerated for these charges, and that while he was in custody he would be using his position ... to do the work of the Lord, ... He thanked Amber for her influence with this, and apologized to Amber for having been caught up in the intense media coverage.”

“Scott believed that he would be exonerated for these charges, and that while he was in custody he would be using his position ... to do the work of the Lord. He thanked Amber for her influence with this, and apologized to Amber for having been caught up in the intense media coverage.”

“What arouses the indignation of the honest satirist is not, unless the man is a prig, the fact that people in positions of power or influence behave idiotically, or even that they behave wickedly. It is that they conspire successfully to impose upon the public a picture of themselves as so very sagacious, honest and well-intentioned.”

Shakespeare, in some sense, helped create the modern man, didn't he, his influence is that pervasive. He held the mirror up to nature, but he also created that mirror: so the image he created is the very one we hold ourselves up to.

Just because a child doesn’t have both parents raising him or her, doesn’t mean that child becomes half the person they were meant to be. One wonderful parent can love enough for two, and love will always be the biggest influence in a child’s life.

The analysis of the psychological motivations behind certain doctrines or ideas can never be a substitute for a rational judgement of the validity of the doctrine and of the values which it implies, although such analysis may lead to a better understanding of the real meaning of a doctrine and thereby influence one's value judgement.

“The seven honorees being recognized at this year's event have consistently demonstrated the highest levels of transparency, independence and accountability on behalf of their shareholders, and each is being honored for his or her career accomplishments in particular areas of mentorship and influence within the sphere of good governance.”

“In other words, liberal presidents appoint liberal justices who continue to take liberal positions for a while. Ditto for conservatives. But as new issues come to the Court, or as the justice for whatever reason makes adjustments in his or her political outlook, the president's influence wanes.”

“There's nothing in the curriculum of any of the programs that require any teacher or student to be taught about the Earth Charter or to support it. Our program would hope that students were prepared to make up their own minds rather than be influenced by us or their school board.”