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There have been billions of people who have lived on this earth, but only a select few have ever been described as influential. These people all share common characteristics that set them apart from the rest of the world. I believe that all influential people should have the three qualities of being well known, creative, and that they stand up for what they believe in. People with these qualities are considered very special in the public eye and many go down in history as legends. =====

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Being well known is a characteristic that can often be misinterpreted. In order to become a well-known person, you must achieve a status that is far greater than being a hit on YouTube. Jesus Christ is very well-known in that he is a main figure in the largest religion in the world, Christianity. Many people may not be Christians, but an enormous amount of people know him. Another example is Michael Jordan. Though a basketball player, Michael Jordan is known all around the world because he was such an iconic figure. The actions of influential people are their main source of fame, so they must do something very special in the eyes of others to gain the attention of the world. =====

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Creativity, I believe, is a characteristic that really stands out. It is something that belongs only to the thinker and cannot be copied. However, creativity can in many ways be. People with true creativity think in ways few can even dream of. People such as Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein are examples of such thinking. Isaac Newton discovered a key principle of life, gravity, and established the Universal Laws of Motion. He also was one of the two creators of calculus. Albert Einstein created his theory of relativity, which included time, space, mass and energy. From this theory, Einstein came up with the famous equation E=mc2 which states energy is equal to the amount of mass times the speed of light squared. Creativity is not something that can be obtained, but rather, it is a gift you are born with. =====

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People who stand up for what they believe were, and are still today, respected by others. These people possess courage that cannot be taught. Whether others think their beliefs are right or wrong, they stand firm and are not intimidated. Two people who showed this kind of characteristic are Adolf Hitler and Martin Luther King Jr. Adolf Hitler was the head of the notorious Nazi party in Germany. He was not liked by many outside of Germany for his treatment to religious groups, mainly Jewish, and attacking other countries, but he never once backed down and he drove for world domination until he was defeated. Martin Luther King Jr. strived to bring equal rights to African-Americans in the United States. He led thousands of people through the streets of cities though there was always a chance of being persecuted. He never faltered in his pursuit, and never once turned to violent methods to achieve. =====

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In conclusion, the most influential people throughout history all possess the qualities of being well known, creative, and always standing up for what they believe in. These people do not have the same amount of these qualities as others, but that is what makes them so special, the balance of these characteristics along with many others that make them who they are. Influential people do not always wake up wanting to become one of the world’s most influential, but rather their extraordinary actions and words make them influential as they are blessed with unattainable. =====