Famous quotes containing the words influence and/or benedict:
“I believe that the influence of woman will save the country before every other power.”
—Lucy Stone (1818–1893)
“The Japanese are, to the highest degree, both aggressive and unaggressive, both militaristic and aesthetic, both insolent and polite, rigid and adaptable, submissive and resentful of being pushed around, loyal and treacherous, brave and timid, conservative and hospitable to new ways.”
—Ruth Benedict (1887–1948)