Authority Quotes

2019 Authority quotes by 1321 unique authors

If people base their identity on identifying with authority, freedom causes anxiety. They must then conceal the victim in themselves by resorting to violence against… — Arno Gruen
The computer programmer is a creator of universes for which he alone is the lawgiver. No playwright, no stage director, no emperor, however powerful, has… — Joseph Weizenbaum
I mean not to accuse any one, but to take the shame upon myself, in common, indeed, with the whole parliament of Great Britain, for… — William Wilberforce
This is the darkest hour before dawn and we should never underestimate monetary authorities' ability to deal with the adversity. — Gideon Gono
The essence of Christianity is the appeal to the life of Christ as a revelation of the nature of God and of God's agency in… — Alfred North Whitehead
Question authority; but, raise your hand first. — Alan Dershowitz
The facts of nature cannot in the long run be violated. Penetrating and seeping through everything like water, they will undermine any system that fails… — Carl Jung
Put away the book, the description, the tradition, the authority, and take the journey of self-discovery. Love, and don't be caught in opinions and ideas… — Jiddu Krishnamurti
The modern mind will accept nothing on authority, but will accept anything on no authority. Say that the Bible or the Pope says so and… — Gilbert K. Chesterton
The entire force of the Conciliar revolt comes from the fact that it has apparently been imposed by the authority of the Church. How many… — Unknown Author
We do not admit the authority of the church with respect to its pretended infallibility, its manufactured miracles, its setting itself up to forgive sins.… — Thomas Paine
Tradition implies authority, conformity, imitation, following. — Jiddu Krishnamurti
Kingdom Authority is the God-given mandate of Christians to exercise control over the world in the name of Jesus and under His oversight. — Adrian Rogers
You can live with victory over the desires of your flesh. Habits, attitudes, desires, worries, and dissipation must yield as you exercise authority over your… — Adrian Rogers
True leaders respect and honor authority but are comfortable in its presence. — Myles Munroe
After this time I surpassed all others in authority, but I had no more power than the others who were also my colleagues in office. — Augustus
It may happen that the enemies of Islam may consider it expedient not to take any action against Islam, if Islam leaves them alone in… — Sayyid Qutb
I think nothing is religion which puts one individual absolutely above others, and surely nothing is religion which puts one sex above another. — Julia Ward Howe
Last week, I approved a mission over New York. I take responsibility for that decision. While federal authorities took the proper steps to notify state… — Unknown Author
Authorities arrest me, release me, and then invite me back to host public events. I think it's interesting. — Alain Robert
I've always had trouble with authority. — John Milius
The great soul of power extends far beyond states, to every domain of life, from families to international affairs. And throughout, every form of authority… — Noam Chomsky
In my day, the president ruled with authority before the law, but now all that is lost. — Kim Young-sam
The Priestly Code preponderates over the rest of the legislation in force, as well as in bulk; in all matters of primary importance it is… — Julius Wellhausen
Many man's scruples lie almost wholly about obedience to authority and compliance with indifferent customs, but very seldom about the dangers of disobedience and unpeaceableness… — John Tillotson

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