Authority Quotes

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Given that the nineteenth century was the century of Socialism, of Liberalism, and of Democracy, it does not necessarily follow that the twentieth century must… — Benito Mussolini
The net poses a fundamental threat not only to the authority of the government, but to all authority, because it permits people to organize, think,… — John Seabrook
Today's political leaders demonstrate their low opinion of the public with every social law they pass. They believe that, if given the right to chose,… — Mark Skousen
When a parliamentary or social majority decrees that it is legal, at least under certain conditions, to kill unborn human life, is it not really… — Pope John Paul II
Well we'd just seen Gerry. I think he wanted somebody who had that authority and was handsome. The thing is, he's a big hunk isn't… — Andrew Lloyd Webber
No movement finding itself in this stage of struggle can operate by getting authority from the leading body of the political organs for even minor… — Joe Slovo
You know, many people have called me, friends from the nationalist camp, revisionists and so on, from around the world, have called me over the… — Ernst Zundel
In order to the existence of such a ministry in the Church, there is requisite an authority received from God, and consequently power and knowledge… — John Wycliffe
We show deference to the civil authorities when they respect the divine origin of their power and when they serve the people with objective reference… — Angelo Scola
Being a man is the continuing battle for one's life. One loses a bit of manhood with every stale compromise to the authority of any… — H. Rap Brown
Cultivate these, then, for they are wholly within your power: sincerity and dignity; industriousness; and sobriety. Avoid grumbling, be frugal, considerate, and frank; be temperate… — Marcus Aurelius
Have no respect whatsoever for authority; forget who said it and instead look what he starts with, where he ends up, and ask yourself, "Is… — Richard P. Feynman
PLENIPOTENTIARY, adj. Having full power. A Minister Plenipotentiary is a diplomatist possessing absolute authority on condition that he never exert it. — Ambrose Bierce
There's a certain way you stand to give yourself authority, which gives you the texture for the part. I chose that my character hadn't been… — Mark Goddard
Answers given with authority negate the search for truth. — Neil Innes
To have a pure heart, we must submit all thoughts to the authority of Christ. If we are willing to do that, he will change… — Max Lucado
Nay, all laws must fall, human societies that subsist by them be dissolved, and all innocent persons be exposed to the violence of the most… — Algernon Sidney
We may be thankful that frightened civil authorities ... have not managed to eradicate from the country the tradition of the possession and use of… — John Steinbeck
The President is to be commander-in-chief of the army and navy of the United States. In this respect his authority would be nominally the same… — Alexander Hamilton
Consistent with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency previously declared on September… — Barack Obama
Dissent... is a right essential to any concept of the dignity and freedom of the individual; it is essential to the search for truth in… — Norman Thomas
If what you are claiming is true, I would have shouted it from the rooftops. I would have gone to the authorities, the FBI, the… — Alan Colmes
Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution, of course, lays out the delegated, enumerated, and therefore limited powers of Congress. Only through a deliberate misreading… — Ed Crane
The mortalist enemy unto knowledge, and that which hath done the greatest execution unto truth, has been a preemptory adhesion unto authority. — Thomas Browne
There are in fact four very significant stumblingblocks in the way of grasping the truth, which hinder every man however learned, and scarcely allow anyone… — Roger Bacon

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