Quotes About Influence

Those who make them become like them, as do all who trust in them.

My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them.

my son, do not walk the road with them or set foot upon their path.

Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways;

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

By the blessing of the upright a city is built up, but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.

A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.

A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.

A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.

A manís gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.

Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.

A kingís rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man,

or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

Like a robber she lies in wait and multiplies the faithless among men.

Do not envy wicked men or desire their company;

Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.

As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.