The most effective, lasting, compassionate form of teaching is through example. If you want to teach a child to write, write passionately. If you want to teach a child to dance, dance with abandon. If you want to teach a child to care, extend a hand of service and compassion. If you want a child to listen, listen to him intently. If you want to change the world, then be that change. Your example is more influential than you can imagine.

You are here to make a difference, to either improve the world or worsen it. And whether or not you consciously choose to, you will accomplish one or the other.

Those sweet souls who speak kind words when they could rightly criticize are the most influential beings in all the world.

We are more likely to influence people if we are willing to minster with kindness and patience to their needs.

One of the most critical decisions made in life is choosing with whom to spend your time. For it is those close relationships that gradually mold our character until we become a reflection of the company we keep.

People think kindness is a soft, weak, submissive influence when in reality it is the most potent, persuasive force in existence.

All human beings wield influence—a powerful sword granted at birth. Wield your sword with care.

Patience is not only a virtue, it is power, it is influence, it is the richest soil for personal growth.

Numerous times throughout history, a single person has made a tremendous impact on the world. I don’t know why anyone would think that can’t still happen.