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Big Impact Quotes

Words on moments that change everything.

These big impact quotes trace the moments a childhood game, a hometown's music scene, a chance meeting that quietly reshape a life. Read on for reflections on lasting Influence.

When I first played 'Wolfenstein 3D,' it blew my mind. It had a big impact on me.

Quotes by Trent Reznor

I want to be thankful for all of the things that I've been blessed with, and I've had a great run. I have a huge fan base, and I'm still able to work a lot. I don't know if I'll...

Quotes by Tracy Lawrence

Meeting Australian mountaineer and author Tim Macartney-Snape when I was 16 in 1994 had a big impact on me. His ascent of Everest from sea to summit captured my imagination.

Quotes by Tim Cope

Probably the most formative experience was reading the 'Foundation' trilogy when I was about twelve years old. That wasn't the first science fiction I had ever read, but it's something that stands out in my memory as having had a...

Quotes by Ted Chiang

Change Quotes

The BJP would create a big impact in Tamil Nadu.

Quotes by Tamilisai Soundararajan

From the time I was 9 years old, I loved magic. I was an only child, and I think that had a big impact on me. I always had grown-up friends even though I was a little kid. I would...

Quotes by Rick Rubin

I had a group of Hispanic Americans come into my office in 1976 who worked in a Denver packing plant. They had just been fired by their employer who turned around and hired illegal aliens for a lot less money....

Quotes by Richard Lamm

The first big impact that feminism in the 1960s and '70s had was a big divorce boom in the '70s and '80s. That, in part, had an impact on how the children of that divorce boom viewed marriage.

Quotes by Rebecca Traister

The internal affairs of other countries has a big impact on American interests.

Quotes by Paul Wolfowitz

Effect Quotes

Oklahoma, y'all truly made a big impact on me.

Quotes by Paul George

Music leaves such a big impression. I always wondered, 'Man, if I grew up in Nashville, would I be making Country records now?' I honestly feel like Chicago had such a big impact on me.

Quotes by Kaskade

I want to step up our voter-registration activities. Not every branch does it, and not all the time. I want them to go back and get out the vote because I want us to have a big impact on the...

Quotes by Julian Bond

Elizabeth Bishop in particular had a big impact on me personally as well as artistically. Her insistence on clarity is something I rate very highly.

Quotes by Jonathan Galassi

We played at a club called, the Elbow Room. Don Carlos, the nightclub owner, was very hip and a very important person who made a big impact on my life.

Quotes by Jim Capaldi

Influence Quotes

The airplane has had a big impact on my life.

Quotes by Jim Courier

We all know the place you're in has a big impact on how you feel. How you feel has an impact on the quality of work. Why wouldn't we put a lot of effort into making the place we work...

Quotes by Jesse Schell

When I was 14, my dad came home one day and told us he had cancer. It was looking pretty bad. And I remember him saying how afraid he was that he hadn't gotten to do the things he wanted...

Quotes by Jeffrey Skoll

I want to just do my job and have a big impact on the organization, and hopefully be in the Hall of Fame one day.

Quotes by James Conner

I have lived the American dream in every aspect, and now I hope to make a very big impact in helping the planet.

Quotes by Hollis Stacy

Legacy Quotes

The film's success so far involves winning a couple of prizes at Cannes and Sundance, and getting some very nice reviews in newspapers and magazines. That hasn't had a big impact on my life yet.

Quotes by Harvey Pekar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do these big impact quotes talk about?
They describe specific moments, a childhood video game, a city's music scene, a mountaineer's Everest climb, that quietly reshaped someone's life or career.
Can a small moment really have a big impact?
Yes, several quotes here point to unassuming events, like a first video game or a chance meeting at sixteen, that ended up shaping a person's whole direction.
Do these quotes connect impact to gratitude?
One quote reflects on feeling thankful for a long, successful run and a loyal fan base, tying impact to appreciation rather than just achievement.
Is music mentioned as having a big impact?
Yes, one quote describes how a hometown's music scene left a lasting impression, shaping the speaker's own sound and creative direction.
Where can I read more about lasting influence?
See our Influence collection for more quotes on how people, places, and experiences shape who we become.

From a mentor's mountain climb to a city's sound, these lines explore how small sparks become a lasting Legacy. Browse more quotes about Effect and change.