Command Quotes

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Slavery is not penal in character and planned by that law which commands the preservation of the natural order and forbids disturbance. — Saint Augustine
We have come to look at our planet as a resource for our species, which is funny when you think that the planet has been… — Marston Bates
We have seen a growing mismatch between the command of media communication shown by the most talented politicians, and the halting, uneven progress which they… — Tom Bentley
Among a man's many good possessions, A good command of speech has no equal. Prosperity and ruin issue from the power of the tongue. Therefore,… — Thiruvalluvar
Diversity in counsel, unity in command. — Cyrus the Great
For the religious, passivism [i.e., objects are obedient to the laws of nature] provides a clear role of God as the author of the laws… — Brian Ellis
It can be a little difficult to command attention when surrounded by lunatics, — Adam Foulds
If we aim for what is no longer possible, we will achieve only delusion and frustration. But if we aim for genuinely worthwhile goals that… — Richard Heinberg
When Satan attacks you, command him in the Name of Jesus to bend his neck. On the back of it you'll find there's a nail… — E. Stanley Jones
We establish no religion in this country. We command no worship. We mandate no belief, nor will we ever. Church and state are and must… — Ronald Reagan
The significance and influence of just one BNP councillor is far in excess of the council powers such an elected figure can, in reality, command. — Steve Blake
The President, and government, will only control the militia when a part of them is in the actual service of the federal government, else, they… — Alexander Hamilton
Those who formally rule take their signals and commands not from the electorate as a body, but from a small group of men. This group… — Arthur Miller
In order to assure an adequate national defense, it is necessary - and sufficient - to be in a position in case of war to… — Giulio Douhet
If an individual is born with the obligation to obey, who is born with the right to command? — Tom G. Palmer
If you have a craftsman's command of the language and basic writing techniques you'll be able to write - as long as you know what… — Jeffery Deaver
Perhaps the greatest reason for missionary work is to give the world it's chance to hear and accept the gospel. The scriptures are replete with… — Spencer W. Kimball
One of the most important and rewarding ways in which we can serve our fellowmen is by living and sharing the principles of the gospel.… — Spencer W. Kimball
A man who governs his passions is master of his world. We must either command them or be enslaved by them. It is better to… — Saint Dominic
Every moment comes to us pregnant with a command from God, only to pass on and plunge into eternity, there to remain forever what we… — Saint Francis de Sales

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