Obedience Quotes

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In obedience there is always fear, and fear darkens the mind. — Jiddu Krishnamurti
The strongest is never strong enough to be always the master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into duty. — Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Ethics is obedience to the unenforceable. — Unknown Author
Those who keep the masses of men in subjection by exercising force and cruelty deprive them at once of two vital foods, liberty and obedience;… — Simone Weil
Independent thinking is not encouraged in a professional Army. It is a form of mutiny. Obedience is the supreme virtue. — David Lloyd George
War paralyzes your courage and deadens the spirit of true manhood. It degrades and stupefies with the sense that you are not responsible, that 'tis… — Alexander Berkman
We have made covenants so to do solemn, sacred, holy covenants, pledging ourselves before gods and angels. We are under covenant to live the law… — Bruce R. McConkie
Our willingness to repent shows our gratitude for God's gift and for the Savior's love and sacrifice on our behalf. Commandments and priesthood covenants provide… — Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Would it not be well this Christmas to give first to the Lord, directly through obedience, sacrifice, and love, and then to give to him… — John Andreas Widtsoe
I follow nature as the surest guide, and resign myself with implicit obedience to her sacred ordinances. — Marcus Tullius Cicero
How can one be compelled to accept slavery? I simply refuse to do the master's bidding. He may torture me, break my bones to atoms… — Mahatma Gandhi
Obedience is the fruit of faith. — Christina Rossetti
. . . we will never be prompted by the Holy Ghost to do something we cannot do. It may require extraordinary effort and much… — Richard G. Scott
With faith in the merciful Redeemer and His power, potential despair turns to hope. One's very heart and desires change, and the once-appealing sin becomes… — D. Todd Christofferson
History provides many examples of democracy crushed by people who said to be the champion of "genuine democracy" and "the people's real meaning". The realization… — Olof Palme
He is the creator, and sustainer and Lord of all things and He is worthy of your honor and obedience. — Paul Washer
Wise guidance never violates people's Free Will. A superior who demands obedience of his subordinates should show respect for their capacity to understand, and also… — Paramahansa Yogananda
The world calls for and expects from us simplicity of life, the spirit of prayer, charity towards all, especially towards the lowly and the poor,… — Pope Paul VI
There were days when the Church could club men into obedience by preaching Hell to them, but that day has long passed. The world has… — John G. Lake
In the spiritual realm, the opposite of ignorance is not knowledge, it's obedience. — Howard G. Hendricks

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