Aids Quote by Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable

The most absolute authority is that which penetrates into a man's innermost being and concerns itself no less with his will than with his…

— Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Shall we, because we walk on our hind feet, assume to ourselves only the privilege of imperishability?

— George Eliot

We must always keep in mind all legitimate authority is from God, and is given for protection, provision, and peace.

— John Bevere

Authority exercised with humility, and obedience accepted with delight are the very lines along which our spirits live.

— C. S. Lewis

“imperceptible, element of contempt for those over whom the power is exercised. One can only dominate another human soul if one knows, understands, and…

— Sándor Márai

Authority is itself inherently an act of imagination.

— Richard Sennett

When authority is total, so too is the madness of the man who declares it, and the potential for abuse of power.

— Rick Wilson

The power of authority is never more subtle and effective than when it produces a psychological atmosphere or climate favorable to the life of…

— Arthur Balfour

The ultimate authority ... resides in the people alone.

— James Madison

Authority is by nothing so much strengthened and confirmed as by custom; for no man easily distrusts the things which he and all men…

— William Temple

When you pretend to be an authority on everything, it forces your subordinates to defer to your opinion - which may not be the…

— Courtney A. Kemp

All authority of any kind, especially in the field of thought and understanding, is the most destructive, evil thing. Leaders destroy the followers and…

— Jiddu Krishnamurti