“Only God Himself fully appreciates the influence of a Christian mother in the molding of character in her children.”

“The formation of our own Sun and planets probably was heavily influenced, if not triggered, by a nearby supernova explosion.”

“Conclusions arrived at through reasoning have very little or no influence in altering the course of our lives”

“If profanity had an influence on the flight of the ball, the game of golf would be played far better than it is.”

“Clearly, the lessons learned from this mission will fundamentally influence all future asteroid rendezvous missions.”

“It's important for you as an individual to look at the document. The public response has had an influence on the process.”

“They love Cuban music, ... so that's maybe the next influence that's going to come into their style.”

“I love my country, but we don't have this culture. Mayan influence is everywhere in Guatemala.”

“I assure this committee that, if I am confirmed, I will be strictly independent of all political influences.”

“Verdi is my god and my other influences are Berlioz and Puccini, with a dash of Debussy in my orchestration.”