Action Quote by Isabel Allende

Governments must conform to the nature of the men governed.

— Giambattista Vico

There must be no majority decisions, but only responsible persons, and the word 'council' must be restored to its original meaning. Surely every man…

— Adolf Hitler

Like men, nations are purified and strengthened by trials.

— Samuel Smiles

“Authority is a responsible form of power; it should be given to responsible man.”

— Amit Kalantri

The attractive idea that we can now have a parliament of man with authority to control the conduct of nations by legislation or an…

— Elihu Root

Nations, like individuals in a state of nature, are equal and independent, possessing certain rights and owing certain duties to each other.

— Millard Fillmore

Men must be governed by God or they will be ruled by tyrants.

— William Penn

Authority must be respected and chosen wisely.

— Lech Walesa

A sovereign of high character and intelligence must be able to know the right man, should place the responsibility on him, and expect results.

— Sun Tzu

All authority belongs to the people.

— Thomas Jefferson

The nations that offer to arbitrate are the ones that think they should rule the world.

— Orson Scott Card

By nature, every individual has the right to govern himself; and governments, whether founded on majorities or minorities, must derive their right from the…

— John C. Calhoun