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This indirect quotes collection looks at influence and effect that arrive sideways rather than head-on. Some lines are literal, describing indirect free-kicks or indirect trade deference paid to oil-supplying countries, while others are more reflective, noting how a childhood author's books can leave a profound, indirect effect on a life. There's also a warning here, that pollution's most important effects are often delayed and indirect rather than immediate. Together these quotes make the case that indirect forces, though harder to trace, can shape outcomes just as powerfully as direct ones.

These indirect quotes explore subtle, delayed, and sideways influence in sport, writing, and daily life. For more on how ideas travel between people, see our Communication quotes collection.

• Last Updated on May 30, 2021