Authority Quote by William Maxwell

Anyone who in discussion relies upon authority uses, not his understanding, but rather his memory.

— Miguel de Unamuno

I couldn't ever act or think on behalf of what my father [[Albert Camus]] would have said or done. He's an artist, he considers…

— Catherine Camus

The idea of authority, which they represented, was associated in our minds with a greater insight and a more humane wisdom.

— Erich Maria Remarque

Of course my father was a great influence on me. He taught me how to read.

— Michael Foot

What you have to understand, is your father was your model for God.

— Chuck Palahniuk

I don't think my dad understood my character as a child growing up.

— Bez

I always thought my father [influenced me most] because he was so well read, I tried to model myself on him, but really as…

— Patti Smith

My father instilled attention to detail and a sense of duty and responsibility.

— Ronnie Corbett

I would like to understand my father.

— Michael Jackson

Some people represent authority without ever possessing any of their own.

— Banksy

He instilled in me to be patient and understanding - my father would always hold me accountable, he taught me the importance of following…

— Ray J

A father's authority is limited to his own family.

— John MacArthur