quotes tagged with 'influence' 
The speech of one who knows what he is talking about and means what he says-it is thought on fire.
After holding the highest and most influential positions in the land, which enabled him to bring pressure to bear on decisive issues-commander of the armies, chief judge, head of the church-he laid aside al his high offices and did 'go forth among his people ... that he might preach the word of God unto them, to stir them up in remembrance of their duty, and that he might pull down, by the word of God, all the pride and craftiness and all the contentions which were among his people, seeing no way,' after all his experience 'that he might reclaim them save it were in bearing down in pure testimony' (Alma 4:19).
With all his vast experience, Alma was convinced that he could do more good and actually have more influence as a simple missionary than as head of the state, head of the army, of head of the church! And so he takes his leave, disappearing all alone over the horizon into the midst of hostile and unbelieving people.
To worship the Lord is to stand valiantly in the cause of truth and righteousness, to let our influence for good be felt in civic, cultural, educational, and governmental fields, and to support those laws and principles which further the Lord's interests on earth.
Author: Bruce R. McConkie, Source: http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db0...Saved by cboyack in politics liberty government truth influence worship law 6 months ago[save this] [permalink]Let us be prayerful. Let us pray for righteousness. Let us pray for the forces of good. Let us reach out to help men and women of goodwill, whatever their religious persuasion and wherever they live. Let us stand firm against evil, both at home and abroad. Let us live worthy of the blessings of heaven, reforming our lives where necessary and looking to Him, the Father of us all. He has said, "Be still, and know that I am God" (Ps. 46:10).
Are these perilous times? They are. But there is no need to fear. We can have peace in our hearts and peace in our homes. We can be an influence for good in this world, every one of us.
Author: President Gordon B. Hinckley , Source: The Times in Which We Live. Oct 2001 Conference. http://lds.or...Saved by mlsscaress in influence peace service righteousness home prayer good reform worthy goodwill rear 9 months ago[save this] [permalink]You will be more effective in your teaching when you do the following:
1. Study the chapter. Read the chapter to become confident in your understanding of Joseph Smith’s teachings. You will teach with greater sincerity and power when his words have influenced you personally (see D&C 11:21). As you read, keep in mind the needs of those you teach....
4. Decide how to encourage discussion. This is where you should spend most of the lesson time because participants learn doctrines and principles best when they participate in the discussion of them.
Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Source: Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, (2007),vi...Saved by mlsscaress in influence doctrine teaching learn discussion sincerity study principles needs 10 months ago[save this] [permalink]"Feminity is part of your inner beauty"
I wonder if you sisters fully understand the greatness of your gifts and talents and how all of you can achieve the “highest place of honor” in the Church and in the world. One of your unique, precious, and sublime gifts is your femininity, with its natural grace, goodness, and divinity. Femininity is not just lipstick, stylish hairdos, and trendy clothes. It is the divine adornment of humanity. It finds expression in your qualities of your capacity to love, your spirituality, delicacy, radiance, sensitivity, creativity, charm, graciousness, gentleness, dignity, and quiet strength. It is manifest differently in each girl or woman, but each of you possesses it. Femininity is part of your inner beauty. One of your particular gifts is your feminine intuition. Do not limit yourselves. As you seek to know the will of our Heavenly Father in your life and become more spiritual, you will be far more attractive, even irresistible. You can use your smiling loveliness to bless those you love and all you meet, and spread great joy. Femininity is part of the God-given divinity within each of you. It is your incomparable power and influence to do good. You can, through your supernal gifts, bless the lives of children, women, and men. Be proud of your womanhood. Enhance it. Use it to serve others.
Next to family and Church, the community probably has the most powerful influence on an individual's moral sensibilities. The moral standards of a community determine the nature of the entertainment allowed and the types of magazines and books sold in the community. In fact, U.S. courts of law use prevailing community standards to judge whether or not materials are pornographic.
...If we choose to overlook or ignore our community responsibilities, we may well be abdicating control of the influences on our families to others. Our standards and values can be an influence for good in our community-but only when we become involved and share that influence.
Author: ?, Source: Preparing Children for their Community Roles, Ensign Aug 1988. p 59. (Handbook for Families)Saved by mlsscaress in media influence family standards community morals involved informed 1 year ago[save this] [permalink]A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanging; it is the skin of living thought and changes from day to day as does the air around us.
Author: Oliver Wendell Holmes, Source: unknownSaved by friedmoon in influence change words thought language 1 year ago[save this] [permalink]It is not necessary for the politician to be the slave of the public's group prejudices, if he can learn how to mold the mind of the voters in conformity with his own ideas of public welfare and public service. The important thing for the statesman of our age is not so much to know how to please the public, but to know how to sway the public.
Author: Edward Bernays, Source: Propaganda, p. 119Saved by cboyack in politics government propaganda influence leader service sway manipulation 2 years ago[save this] [permalink]Propaganda, like economics and sociology, can never be an exact science for the reason that its subject matter, like theirs, deals with human beings.
Author: Edward Bernays, Source: Propaganda, p. 73Saved by cboyack in propaganda society influence human 2 years ago[save this] [permalink]Can't find a good quote on influence? Try searching ScriptureTag!