Authority Quote by Edward Said

It depends on the state itself to retain or abolish the principle of representation, because it depends on itself whether it will continue a…

— William Rawle

“All obstructions to the execution of the laws, all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract,…

— George Washington

All combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract, or awe the regular deliberation and action of…

— George Washington

A government should not become too big to fulfill one of its most basic functions: representation.

— Zephyr Teachout

What we need is a government with authority but without authoritarianism.

— Jair Bolsonaro

The following of authority is the denial of intelligence. [It] may help us temporarily to cover up our difficulties and problems; but to avoid…

— Anonymous

We ought not to forget that the government, through all its departments, judicial as well as others, is administered by delegated and responsible agents;…

— John C. Calhoun

When we organize with one another, when we get involved, when we stand up and speak out together, we can create a power no…

— Howard Zinn

When a system of oppression has become institutionaliz ed it is unnecessary for individuals to be oppressive

— Florynce Kennedy

When a system of oppression has become institutionalized it is unnecessary for individuals to be oppressive.

— Anonymous

“We can understand an attempt to ignore power as being just for the right of the people when conditions demand it. It's a very…

— Slavoj Žižek

All repressive laws must be revoked, and laws introduced to protect the rights of the people.

— Aung San Suu Kyi