The weaker the man in authority... the stronger his insistence that all his privileges be acknowledged. — Austin O'Malley Copy Share Image
If you're going to kick authority in the teeth, you might as well use both feet. — Keith Richards Copy Share Image
I'm an unabashed apologist for strong national-security authority. That's why I might be more alarmed by Trump. — Benjamin Wittes Copy Share Image
[W]e must extend the authority of the Union to the persons of the citizens - the only proper objects of government. — Alexander Hamilton Copy Share Image
“Nobody on Earth can tell you how you should live your life. Nobody with any real authority anyway.” — Dan Pearce Copy Share Image
I would have rebelled against parental authority, no matter what. When I was 15, I started painting my face and making my… — Grace Jones Copy Share Image
In the end, God is the God of all authorities. He's the highest authority and He loves you and He can totally… — Lacey Sturm Copy Share Image
Justice makes the life of such as are in prosperity, power and authority the life of a god, and injustice turns it… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Instead of being critical of people in authority over you and envious of their position, be happy you're not responsible for everything… — Joyce Meyer Copy Share Image
In the case of a meltdown, the regulatory authorities may find themselves obliged to step in to preserve the integrity of the… — George Soros Copy Share Image
The queen, I say, is the mother bee; it is undoubtedly complimenting her to call her a queen and invest her with… — John Burroughs Copy Share Image
America doesn't have the moral authority or weight to tip the scales in this fight between moderate Islam and less tolerant Islam.… — Chris Murphy Copy Share Image
You know, the taxing authority of the United States is our most powerful weapon. You know, the reason we separated from England… — Judd Gregg Copy Share Image
It is to be the assent and ratification of the several States, derived from the supreme authority in each State, the authority… — James Madison Copy Share Image
I voted no on the resolution to give the president authority to go to war against Iraq. I was able to apply… — Bob Graham Copy Share Image
Nobody wants a job where they don't have authority to go along with the responsibility. Quite the contrary. The more authority you… — Michael Bloomberg Copy Share Image
“As Ernest Becker observes in The Denial of Death, the very thought of disobeying authority appears to awaken the anxiety connected with… — Daniel Waterman Copy Share Image
One of the beautiful things about writing is that it offers an inner life that's disciplined and at the same time wild.… — Laurie Sheck Copy Share Image
Oh, from what heights of blessing it is possible for a man to fall! To what depths of sin a man can… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Our foundation is the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. The authority of the holy priesthood is here, restored under the hands… — Gordon B. Hinckley Copy Share Image
The taboos that constitute a man's intellectual stature, often sedimented experiences and unarticulated insights, always operate against inner impulses that he has… — Theodor Adorno Copy Share Image
“The abuser does not believe, however, that his level of authority over the children should be in any way connected to his… — Lundy Bancroft Bancroft Copy Share Image
No power of earth, or hell, men or devils, can possibly stand against the word of God; and hence it is the… — Charles Henry Mackintosh Copy Share Image
There was a belief after World War I that painting could be an act of civil revolt. I want this exhibition, 'New… — Richard Phillips Copy Share Image
Not only Southern children - but adults as well - use the preface ma'am or sir when speaking to someone older or… — Tinsley Mortimer Copy Share Image
Our rulers can have authority over such natural rights only as we have submitted to them. — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
As writers we must, from our very opening sentence, speak with authority to our readers. — Michael Cunningham Copy Share Image
“Science will always be the source of authority for those who wish to remove God from their thinking.” — Curtis A. Chamberlain Copy Share Image
In their nomination to office they will not appoint to the exercise of authority as to a pitiful job, but as to… — Edmund Burke Copy Share Image
“But even I know that in your line of work, there's a difference between being a volunteer and being volun-told.” — T.J. Klune Copy Share Image
I wasn't good with authority, went to lots of schools, didn't like the fact that there was no autonomy. — Nigella Lawson Copy Share Image
I don't like authority, at least I don't like other people's authority. — A. C. Benson Copy Share Image
Crack-brained meddling by the authorities [can] aggravate an existing crisis. — Karl Marx Copy Share Image
Individuals who attempt to please and individuals who become angry both have authority issues. — Gary Zukav Copy Share Image
No oppression is so heavy or lasting as that which is inflicted by the perversion and exorbitance of legal authority. — Joseph Addison Copy Share Image
God created the races. He created different backgrounds and cultures. But He created them all to operate under His authority. — Tony Evans Copy Share Image
Catholic Church reasserts its moral authority on contraception: If God believed in birth control, altar boys would have a uterus. — Dana Gould Copy Share Image
“Fortunately or unfortunately, the greatest authority on matters of life is life itself.” — Raheel Farooq Copy Share Image
“A leader doesn’t need imposed or structural authority. In fact, it may get in the way, if you’re not careful.” — Alex Harms Copy Share Image