Pastoral Resources

As a great man's influence never ends, so also there is not definite finality, no end, to a great survey; it runs along for centuries, ever responsive to the strain of the increasing needs of a growing population and an enlarging domain.

By liberty I mean the assurance that every man shall be protected in doing what he believes is his duty against the influence of authority and majorities, custom and opinion.

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.

The difference is slight, to the influence of an author, whether he is read by five hundred readers, or by five hundred thousand; if he can select the five hundred, he reaches the five hundred thousand.

A teacher affects eternity he can never tell, where his influence stops.

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell, where his influence stops.

The difference is slight, to the influence of an author, whether he is read by 500 readers, or by five hundred thousand; if he can select the 500, he reaches the five hundred thousand.

A cloudy day or a little sunshine have as great an influence on many constitutions as the most recent blessings or misfortunes.

My mother was the total influence. My father was what we call a nomadic person; he was a wanderer.

It's not the money. It's not the fame. It's the influence.

When virtue and modesty enlighten her charms, the lustre of a beautiful woman is brighter than the stars of heaven, and the influence of her power it is in vain to resist.

The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-distrust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens him. He will have no disciple.

She had a womanly instinct that clothes possess an influence more powerful over many than the worth of character or the magic of manners.

The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.

Every life is a profession of faith, and exercises an inevitable and silent influence.

I am constantly being told that I have been a big influence for many people, including other musicians.

It is easier to influence strong than weak characters in life.

There are a couple of teachers I have had without whose influence I would not be as happy with who I am.

That the state of knowledge in any country will exert a directive influence on the general system of instruction adopted in it, is a principle too obvious to require investigation.

I, talking about my children, of course I wanted them to succeed in life, they have to choose whatever job or occupation that they want, I will not try to influence.