Do not turn the power of your mind upon others, but turn it upon yourself in such a way that it will make you stronger, more positive, more capable, and more efficient, and as you develop in this manner, success must come of itself. There is only one way by which you can influence others legitimately, and that is through the giving of instruction, but in that case, there is no desire to influence. You desire simply to impart knowledge and information, and you exercise a most desirable influence without desiring to do so.

“Breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktail parties to boot. The normal American citizen doesn't have that level of access or influence.”

“I'm just trying to let myself be shown in practice and doing whatever I can to make an influence on the coaches.”

“I think I can be a good mayor. I'm old enough where I should be a stabilizing influence.”

“It's not an ideal situation but we need to to stay calm. We can't allow ourselves to be influenced by this tense atmosphere.”

“Some of the Asian currencies are following the yen. As the yen goes stronger, then there's some trade influences on those economies.”

“I can't think of any major innovations in technology that have influenced consumer behavior on the health insurance side.”

“Climate conditions influence how we plan an urban environment. Especially to the inhabitants who live in northern cities.”

“That cricket is today taken for granted as a natural part of the Australian way of life is in no small measure due to his influence.”

“The Cortez family has stated that the building is not for sale. Whether or not the building is for sale, this should not influence the possibility of landmark status.”