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“You can disbar a lawyer, defrock a priest, but you can't un-authorize and author.” quote by Gordon Cope
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““You can disbar a lawyer, defrock a priest, but you can't un-authorize and author.””

Gordon Cope

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Highlights that once authority is granted, it cannot be fully revoked, even if formal titles are removed.

In simple terms: Authority persists beyond titles.

Key Takeaway

Beware of irrevocable authority.

Themes

authority law ethics power responsibility

Mood

critical thought‑provoking

Type

aphor philosophical

When to use this quote

  • legal practice
  • organizational leadership
  • public policy
  • teaching

Key Concepts

legal philosophy moral authority institutional trust

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can authority ever be truly undone?
  • How do we ensure accountability after revocation?
A Different Perspective

Authority can be misused despite formal removal.

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