Aspect Quote by Noam Chomsky

“This broad tendency in human development seeks to identify structures of hierarchy, authority and domination that constrain human development, and then subject them to…

— Noam Chomsky

The whole philosophy of modern times is to dissolve distinctions between individuals and deal with them as large collections of people. It's essentially self-interested…

— Tom Stoppard

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

— John Bevere

“The administrative and hierarchic aspects seem to be crucial in the evolution of belief systems. The truth is first revealed to all men, but…

— Carlos Ruiz Zafón

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

— Rick Wilson

“authority, unless justified, is inherently illegitimate and that the burden of proof is on those in authority. If this burden can't be met, the…

— Noam Chomsky

There is no reason to accept the doctrines crafted to sustain power and privilege, or to believe that we are constrained by mysterious and…

— Noam Chomsky

Authority, as you usually think of it, is merely the excuse the strong use to make others conform to what they want.

— William P. Young

To me, authority is something that a freer spirit, a more independent mind, and a person who can handle the world, doesn't need guidance…

— George Carlin

Every legitimate authority should respect its extent and its limits.

— Joseph Joubert

If you are a czar or a king or a president or someone that wants to control those below them you do not want…

— Marshall B. Rosenberg

“The authority of society is imposed not arbitrarily or officially, but naturally. And it is because of this fact that its effect on the…

— Mikhail Bakunin