Always Quote by William Temple

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

The reason why the simpler sort are moved with authority, is the consciousness of their own ignorance; whereby it cometh to pass that having…

— Richard Hooker

Authority is not a quality one person 'has,' in the sense that he has property or physical qualities. Authority refers to an interpersonal relation…

— Erich Fromm

Authority must be respected and chosen wisely.

— Lech Walesa

All authority must be out of a man's self, turned . . . either upon an art, or upon a man.

— Francis Bacon

All authority comes from the people.

— Michael Davies

Authority has always attracted the lowest elements in the human race

— P. J. O'Rourke

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

No man has any natural authority over his fellow men.

— Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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

I just don't like authority. I do like authority when I respect it.

— Sylvie Guillem

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