Almighty God, we make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination… — George Washington Copy Share Image
“The governing authorities are understood to be ordained by God. We are not permitted to obey only those authorities that we consider… — R.C. Sproul Copy Share Image
If patriotism were defined, not as blind obedience to government, not as submissive worship to flags and anthems, but rather as love… — Howard Zinn Copy Share Image
In its narrowest acceptation, order means obedience. A government is said to preserve order if it succeeds in getting itself obeyed. — John Stuart Mill Copy Share Image
Almighty God, we make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline… — George Washington Copy Share Image
It may be laid down as a general rule, that their confidence in and obedience to a government, will be commonly proportioned… — Alexander Hamilton Copy Share Image