Life is affected, even controlled by how thoughts are communicated in both words and actions.

— Steven Redhead

Light and the human is poorly understood by the astronomical profession, with many astronomers not understanding which light bulbs they should have in their own homes and offices! It is embarrassing that astronomers do not understand the many forms of artificial lighting that they are exposed to every day and how it affects them.

— Steven Magee

Most people don't accept that they are an influence either improving or damaging others.

— Richelle E. Goodrich

People are shaped by their emotions. That which profoundly affects them has a place in their hearts.

— Saim .A. Cheeda

Plants can be affected by stray voltage, and they may show stunted growth, deformed growth, or go dormant. In extreme cases they may die.

— Steven Magee

Some people with DID present their narratives of sadistic abuse in a quite matter-of-fact way, without perceptible affect. This may sometimes be done as a way of protecting themselves, and the listener, from the emotional impact of their experience. We have found that people describing trauma in a flat way, without feeling, are usually those who have been more chronically abused, while those with affect still have a sense of self that can observe the tragedy of betrayal and have feelings about it. In some cases, this deadpan presentation can also be the result of cult training and brainwashing. Unfortunately, when a patient describes a traumatic experience without showing any apparent emotion, it can make the listener doubt whether the patient is telling the truth. (page 119, Chapter 9, Some clinical implications of believing or not believing the patient)

— Graeme Galton

That's what you people never understand," said Renewing, wearily. "You think magic is just something you can pick up and use like a, a -""Parsnip?" said Nigel." Wine Bottle?" said the Serif." Something like that," said Renewing cautiously, but rallied somewhat and went on, "But the truth is, is -""Not like that?"" More like a wine bottle?" said the Serif, hopefully." Magic uses people," said Renewing hurriedly. "It affects you as much as you affect it, sort of thing. You can't mess around with magical things without it affecting you. I just thought I'd better warn you."" Like a wine bottle," said Creosote, "that -""- drinks you back," said Renewing.

— Terry Pratchett

The decisions you make today, could affect the rest of your life, be wise.

— Charmaine J. Forde

The first lesson in constructing viral content is having the strength, courage, and self-confidence to get in touch with your own feelings, thinking about what profoundly affects you.

— Ken Poirot

The ironic is ironical not because he does not care, but because he cares too much.

— Randolph Bourne