The only real influence I've ever had is myself.

Edward Hopper
About This Quote

The only real influence I've ever had is myself. This statement is very true because you can’t influence others to do something unless you are willing to act the same way. If you exert your influence over another person, they will use it in their own way. You can’t be negative or jealous because the other person will feel compelled to act out in the same way.

This quote uses a very powerful word, “influence”. The word “influence” means to have a strong effect on another person. To be influential is to have a great impact.

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