Authority Quote by Talbot Mundy
““And forget not this: that outward semblance of authority is not a necessary symptom of its essence. There are men in high place who have no authority at all beyond what indolence confers because the indolence of many is the opportunity of one. Such men lead multitudes astray.--From The Book Of The Sayings Of Tsiang Samdup””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book Of The Sayings Of Tsiang Samdup, 1920
Authority does not always stem from position; often, indolence enables those in power to manipulate the masses, leading to widespread misdirection.
In simple terms: Authority can be empty; laziness lets leaders mislead.
Key Takeaway
Beware of empty authority and complacency.
Themes
power
authority
manipulation
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- corporate hierarchies
- social movements
Key Concepts
indolence
leadership
mass influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs indicate true authority?
- How does collective laziness enable manipulation?
A Different Perspective
The statement may generalize and ignore genuine, earned authority.
![“The rationale which accompanies that imposition of male authority euphemistically referred to as 'the battle of the sexes' bears a certain resemblance to the formulas of nations at war, where any heinousness is justified on the grounds that the enemy is either an inferior [part of the] species or…” quote by Kate Millett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/895/kate-millett-7301_accompany_the-rationale-which-accompanies-that-imp_8896.jpg)
