Authority Quotes

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I have read all that has been written by the gravest authorities on political economy on the subject of rent, wages, taxes, tithes. — Robert Peel
I know of few men over 50 that seem to me entirely human, virtually none who has long exercised authority. — Patrick O'Brian
What we really need to be understanding is that all of these things matter and they all stem from the fact that certain people live… — Anita Hill
Authority is something from which we are constantly subtracting, of which there remains always a residue, and which we attempt to make smaller and smaller. — Federica Montseny
The arrogance of some of those who are so damned sure they are right is just astounding. Scientific witch hunts are often the worst kind,… — Jerry Pournelle
Being an English major prepares you for impersonating authority. — Garrison Keillor
Miss Goldman is a Communist; I am an Individualist. She wishes to destroy the right of property; I wish to assert it. I make my… — Voltairine de Cleyre
Daily, from sunrise to sunset, the radio, newspapers and magazines broadcast to the world how to maintain health, how to regain health... the conflicting information,… — Joseph Pilates
There is a higher power, a higher influence, a God who rules and reigns and controls circumstances and situations that are beyond your area and… — T.D. Jakes
Enjoin what is good and forbid what is evil before the worst amongst you are given authority over you and then when even the best… — Uthman ibn Affan
Your job gives you authority. Your behavior gives you respect — Irwin Federman
Everywhere that the struggle for national freedom has triumphed, once the authorities agreed, there were military coups d'etat that overthrew their leaders. That is the… — Ahmed Ben Bella
For years, my colleagues and I - primarily Republicans but also some Democrats - have introduced legislation and written to the FCC asking the commission… — Mary Bono
The President sends us a billion-page paper that shows how he would spend the money if he were spending the money. He doesn't have the… — Michael Enzi
It won't be a question of how well-trained or well-equipped the army is but one of the authority it serves. — Adnan Pachachi
In a couple of years, the Chinese will be seen as regular participants in international industry. Their companies have to report to shareholders as well… — Daniel Yergin
If you achieve a voice that will be heard, you should use it to speak up for the voiceless and oppressed. If you possess any… — Craig Murray
Everyone that gets an authority into his hands tyrannizes over others; as many husbands, parents, masters, magistrates, that live after the flesh do carry themselves… — Gerrard Winstanley
After so many cases of terror attacks related to Islamic militancy remaining unresolved in the last few years, the government has no moral authority to… — Sheikh Hasina
The world isnt one way or another. Things can be changed very, very rapidly by someone with sufficient confidence, sufficient knowledge and sufficient authority. — Rory Stewart
We declare, assert, define and pronounce to be subject to the Roman Pontiff is to every creature altogether necessary for salvation… I have the authority… — Pope Boniface VIII
If, therefore, the Greeks or others say that they are not committed to Peter and to his successors, they necessarily say that they are not… — Pope Boniface VIII
Nor can We predict happier times for religion and government from the plans of those who desire vehemently to separate the Church from the state,… — Pope Gregory XVI
I have never refused to talk to any authorities or give them any information I had. — Sam Sheppard
Writing a book is a tremendous experience. It pays off intellectually. It clarifies your thinking. It builds credibility. It is a living engine of marketing… — Seth Godin

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