Command Quotes

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There is great force hidden in a gentle command. — George Herbert
A new and valid idea is worth more than a regiment and fewer men can furnish the former than command the latter. — Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
The conqueror is regarded with awe; the wise man commands our respect; but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection. — William Dean Howells
A creditor is worse than a slave-owner; for the master owns only your person, but a creditor owns your dignity, and can command it. — Victor Hugo
It is often necessary to know how to obey a woman in order sometimes to have the right to command her. — Victor Hugo
In the first period religious life appears as a form of discipline which the individual or a whole people must accept as an unconditional command… — Muhammad Iqbal
Religion is the recognition of all our duties as divine commands. — Immanuel Kant
My mother is very, very smart and commands respect because she has a lot of respect for herself. — Jared Leto
Ladies and gentlemen, even my own staff challenges me. When I issue edicts, commands, orders, ideas, you would think that there would be overwhelming blanket… — Rush Limbaugh
Some people's personalities are so compelling that they command attention. — Laura Linney
It is easier for a tutor to command than to teach. — John Locke
Too little is it considered, while we gaze on aristocratic beauty, how much good food, soft lying, warm wrapping, ease of mind, have to do… — Samuel Lover
Forgiveness is God's command. — Martin Luther
A general is just as good or just as bad as the troops under his command make him. — Douglas MacArthur
He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command. — Niccolo Machiavelli
What I like about Elvis is the same thing I like about James Brown, Michael Jackson, Prince. These guys, back in the day, there was… — Bruno Mars
I make one pledge above all others - to seek and speak the truth with all the resources of mind and spirit I command. — George McGovern
People mistakenly assume that their thinking is done by their head; it is actually done by the heart which first dictates the conclusion, then commands… — Anthony de Mello
Real Christianity can be summed up in two commands: Love God, and love people. — Joyce Meyer
Honestly, I don't believe in menswear. I focus on what pieces are most timeless, transcendent, match my lifestyle, remain remarkable, and command intriguing attention across… — Janelle Monae

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