Annie Baker Quotes

Ask any successful person, and most will tell you that they had a person who believed in them... a teacher, a friend, a parent, a guardian, a sister, a grandmother. It only takes one person, and it doesn't really matter who it is.

Teachers have a chance to mold someone, inspire them. I hope all teachers realize that.

Children need teachers who have stars in their eyes themselves and who treat them with respect.

If you are in a position to influence someone, you are a leader.

Great teachers are the ones who inspire you.

Leadership is service to others.

I just want to be a leader.

My mom, Latha Sriram, is my first guru.

For eager teachers seized my youth, pruned my faith and trimmed my fire. Showed me the high, white star of truth, there bade me gaze and there aspire.

I'm into books - I love literature, so I toyed with the idea of being an English teacher. I had a fantastic English teacher at school. I think great English teachers make the world go round.

I try to find, celebrate and teach leaders how to build platforms that will inspire others.

I got into acting because my teachers kept nudging me into it. The power a teacher has to influence someone is so great. I can't think of a profession I have more respect for.

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.

John Wooden made a name as a coach but also a life as a mentor.

Leadership is about vision and responsibility, not power.

I always liked the idea of leadership and being a captain.

I had one drama teacher who was amazing, Ms. Perkins. She really tried to inspire me and get me going.

Those who care, teach. Those who love, teach. Those who can, teach.

Whether it is with friends or family, I expect them to set a great example for me, and hopefully I will do the same for them. And that is all part of being a leader.

The thing I loved the most - and still love the most about teaching - is that you can connect with an individual or a group, and see that individual or group exceed their limits.

I know that I'll end up being a role model for many, many people out there for all kinds of reasons.

At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.

There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.

My dad taught me to be a leader or a follower, and he said follower ain't fun. So I want to be the leader of Bubba Watson.

If you are given a chance to be a role model, I think you should always take it because you can influence a person's life in a positive light, and that's what I want to do. That's what it's all about.