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moving spirit

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the moving spirit (literary)
someone who starts an important organization or course of action. Born in Nkroful, Ghana, he was the moving spirit behind the Charter of African States. (often + behind)
See also: spirit


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I saw at once that Tchebaroff was the moving spirit in the matter, and, to speak frankly, I thought he might have induced you, Mr.
 
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