"Blessed is the influence of one true, loving human soul on another." - George Eliot The whole point of developing character, developing skills and gaining competency in the affairs of the world is to allow for the unveiling of your soul. Your soul longs for expression, not for selfish purposes, but to extend its influence …
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The Question
"The question for each man to settle is not what he would do if he had means, time, influence, and educational advantages, but what he will do with the things he has." - Hamilton Wright Mabie Insufficient means, the lack of time, the absence of influence and insufficient education are often used as scapegoats for …
A Just and Reasonable Modesty
"A just and reasonable modesty does not only recommend eloquence, but sets off every great talent which a man can be possessed of." ~ Joseph Addison When you develop talents and cultivate new qualities of character, more power can flow through you. That power, in turn, allows for greater influence. That influence can be both …
Power of Personal Influence II
Ignorance is no excuse for violation of any law. Realizing this, we must take greater care to educate ourselves on the power of personal influence, for people often undermine their own stated goals and desires without even knowing it. William George Jordan offers a plateful of food for thought on the matter in Chapter 3 …
Gregory Hake 