Who are

[praetorian]

The people(either good or bad) that had a formidable(stupendous or awfully) influence in your life?
Are they siblings? authors? universal geniuses? philosophers? presidents? neighbours? etc etc.. yourself?

[tiffanyfontaine]

Teachers and college professors have had the most profound influence in my life, also classic writers. Reading great books has given me incredible knowledge, inspiration and comfort. So, talented writers have had a profound affect on me.

[praetorian]

Could you please illustrate some of the authors or books that have been a source of reliable inner discovery, knowledge, satisfactory composition of ideas, facts, novelty within your readings?
Maybe some of us will find the information as being interesting and inspiring.