Influences

For the fact, that certain "organs" exist, by means of which the mind acquires a large portion of its knowledge, and that certain "influences" are known to affect it from without, is too well established to be called in question; and the mere extension of that fact by the discovery of _other organs and other influences_, hitherto unknown, could have no tendency to shut us up, more than before, to the adoption of the theory of Materialism. ❋ James Buchanan (1837)

He drew heavily from a lot of Weimar Berlin influences, which is a topic that interests me, as well as 50s sci-fi movies, opera, and pop standards. ❋ KaneCitizen (2006)

They would have been nicer still if they hadn't, all of them, had what appeared to me to be the mania that what they called influences were working against them. ❋ Ford Madox Ford (1906)

We believe MSW disposal volumes will remain down low- to mid-single digits during 2012 due primarily to short term influences in the Los Angeles market.

Professional creators are still the main influences on our kids and in culture. ❋ Rebecca Tushnet (2009)

But, just as earth scientists have been able by careful consideration to explore the underlying shifts of the earth's crust that produce both eventual rises in land masses as well as the shocking encroachment of tsunamis, economists are also able to sort out some of the separate influences from the various underlying forces behind changes in economic supply and demand. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It has long been my view that the three main influences on exchange rates are central banks, speculators, and trade flows. ❋ Unknown (2009)

For some, it means elimination of western military, economic, political, social, and cultural influences from the Muslim world. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I have often said that one of my strongest photographic influences is the late, great Galen Rowell. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Southern writers - Harper Lee, Faulkner, Flannery O'Conner, but my main influences are those writers who are really concerned with what I think of as the three big elements of literature - theme, plot and characters - and who give equal weight to each. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Having chronic pain influences EVERY aspect of life. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The only people it influences is an elite of liberal and conservative polito-philes. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I feel as if my writing has more Latin American influences, if anything. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Like the language, Mallorcan cooking carries influences from the Catalan coast, but locals love to stress the unique nature of the island cuisine. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I am female, a mom, caucasian and have a whole slew of other influences from the Doors to Keith Olberman. ❋ Unknown (2008)

"My main influences are Rufino Tamayo for my painting, and Maribel Portela for my sculpture," he continues. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The intricacy of each one-of-a-kind design, with not only pre-Hispanic but also African influences is remarkable, perhaps surprising given that we're in the midst of a Zapotec cultural tradition perceived to be manifest in works of iron and silver, stone, clay and wood. ❋ Unknown (2008)

*example Instgram bio* John Doe, Blogger, Foodie, [Traveller], [Influencer] Guy A: So you're an [influencer] eh, tell me how many peoples lives [you've changed] by posting a picture of your breakfast ❋ We_Talkin_Bout_PRACTICE (2018)

*Kyle JennerInstgram bio* influencer, foodie, socially useless idiot Kyle Jenner: "sooo does anyone else not open Snapchat anymore? Or is it just me... ugh this is so sad." Followers: "[Ugha] Ugha ugheem lets delete snapchat because kyle said so [ugha] ugha" *followers delete [snapcat] *followers continues to drop IQ *followers rape neighbours ❋ CawkReider (2018)

Lisa says she is now an [influencer] [on social] media. She is the first to think of herself [in that way]. ❋ Sillywilly7 (2022)

Jeff: "So, what do you do for [a living]?" [Becky]: "Im an [influencer], I have 200k followers." ❋ Nat Tuh Lee (2017)

Example Person 1: So are you up to these days? Person 2: [Well I'm] officially an [influencer] with 50,000 followers on Instagram. Person 1: Have you ever thought of seeking [professional help]? ❋ Jackwerks01 (2020)

Me: Hi, what do you do for [a living]? Influencer: I'm a [social media influencer] Me: There's a jobcentre as soon as you [turn right] at the top of the road. ❋ Imakedefinitions21 (2023)

Jessica thinks she provides [useful] fashion advice, but she's just [another one] of those [social media influencers]. ❋ N.R. (2021)

I'm an [instagram] influencer. I have over 200k [followers]? Wow you really are a [useless] bitch aren't you? ❋ Tiredanddead (2020)

I was Influenced to be more [polite] when I noticed someone walking an [elderly] lady [across the street]. ❋ Moffett (2010)

Fan: [the question] was if Sam and [Cas] made any influence on each other. [Misha]: Oh yeah. All over each other. ❋ Blueyedbbyinatrenchcoat (2017)