The power of influence and example in every human being cannot be overestimated. So many sayings of past and present noteworthy persons underscore this conclusion.

Dr. Albert Schweitzer said, “Example is not the main thing in life — it is the only thing.”

Example is more powerful than argument. Observing the power of influence, Pascal said, “The least movement is of importance to all nature. The entire ocean is affected by a pebble.”

Joseph Norris in his poem entitled, “Influence” captured this truth so well:

Drop a pebble in the water,

And its ripples reach out far;

And the sunbeams dancing on them

May reflect them to a star.

Give a smile to someone passing,

Thereby making his morning glad;

It may greet you in the evening

When your own heart may be sad.