Authority После Quote by Andrić, Ivo
““The new authorities, after the first misunderstandings and clashes, left among the townspeople a definite impression of firmness and of permanence (they were themselves impregnated with this belief without which there can be no strong and permanent authority). После первых столкновений и сложностей новая власть стала вызывать ощущение прочности и долговечности. (В равной степени она и сама разделяла то же заблуждение, но без него немыслима никакая сильная и прочная власть.)””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Bridge by Ivo Andrić, 1945
Authority feels secure when both rulers and subjects share the belief in its permanence, reinforcing power.
In simple terms: Power seems stable when everyone believes it will last.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate shared confidence in leadership.
Themes
authority
perception
legitimacy
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- government formation
- community building
- organizational change
Key Concepts
social psychology
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does shared belief shape power?
- What happens when confidence is lost?
A Different Perspective
If belief falters, authority can crumble quickly.
