Quotes About Impact

Some of the mission groups that have been responsible for our education have not been part of the government. In fact, they acted contrary to what the government had planned to do.

I am much more optimistic about consumer-driven change than I am governmental change. Anything can happen in government, but I do think we consumers can drive true change.

Change is not in the hands of government, not in the hands of a leader or guru, and not in the hands of the powerful or wealthy. It is in our hands: the hands of each and every one of us.

My father took one of the toughest jobs in the government because he cared about his nation more than himself. His courage and conviction have always driven me to want to make a difference.

The growing professional disciplines of medical ethics and bioethics have had a profound impact on researchers, bedside doctors, associations of physicians, and government.

There is no better example of the overreach of government than in environmental law.

Be aware that even before you have reached your ultimate professional destination, if you always strive for excellence, you can and should have a substantial impact on the world in which you live.

Stay the course, light a star, Change the world where'er you are.

The effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is.

Think of it as your ticket to change the world.

... I could have said something profound, but you would have forgotten it in 15 minutes - which is the afterlife of a graduation speech.

Not only can you not plan the impact you're going to have, you often won't recognize it when you're having it.

I believe in the principle that I can make a difference in this world. It may be ever so small, but it will count for the greater good.

I don't want to be remembered as a good goalkeeper. I want to be remembered as a great person.

Good design is making something intelligible and memorable. Great design is making something memorable and meaningful.

Are you willing to stay right where you are and let the Lord do great things through you, though no one may seem to notice at all?

Very great change starts from very small conversations, held among people who care.

A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.

Great vision without great people is irrelevant.

A great man is one who leaves others at a loss after he is gone.

It's stunning to me what kind of an impact even one person can have if they have the right passion, perspective and are able to align the interest of a great team.

Words are like eggs dropped from great heights; you can no more call them back than ignore the mess they leave when they fall.

Whoever renders service to many puts himself in line for greatness - great wealth, great return, great satisfaction, great reputation, and great joy.

Great art has dreadful manners. The greatest paintings grab you in a headlock, rough up your composure, and then proceed in short order to re-arrange your reality.