“The main issue to watch is who is likely to emerge stronger and prevail in terms of overall influence and leadership in the region, be it Chavez or be it Bush.”

“Jodie Foster is an eminent Ivy League graduate who has achieved tremendous success and influence in the powerful entertainment industry.”

“Fifteen- and 18-year-old women e-mail me and say what an influence and impact I've had in their life,”

“There's just no way that the modern canvassing board in Pinellas County can influence an election. It's just about impossible.”

“I feel so strongly on the power for good Hollywood has that I believe its influence is not only national but international.”

“Some said he had too much influence, but I don't agree. He impressed me from the start.”

“Liberty is the prevention of control by others. This requires self-control and, therefore, religious and spiritual influences; education, knowledge, well-being.”

“If it weren't for Sean, I don't think there would be a triathlon club. There wouldn't have been enough influence to get it done.”

“Iranian levers of influence include a broad network of informants, military and logistical support of armed groups, and social welfare campaigns.”

Men in general are as much affected by what a thing appears to be as by what it is, indeed they are frequently influenced more by appearances than by reality.