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The weaker the man in authority... the stronger his insistence that all his privileges be acknowledged.
The weaker the man in authority... the stronger his insistence that all his privileges be acknowledged.
 Thou hast seen a farmer's dog bark at a beggar? . . . And the 
creature run from the read more 
 Thou hast seen a farmer's dog bark at a beggar? . . . And the 
creature run from the cur. There thou mightst behold the great 
image of authority--a dog's obeyed in office. 
If you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority.
If you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority.
A position of authority is neither necessary nor sufficient for the exercise of leadership.
A position of authority is neither necessary nor sufficient for the exercise of leadership.
I have as much authority as the Pope, I just don't have as many people who believe it.
I have as much authority as the Pope, I just don't have as many people who believe it.
The faith that stand on authority is not faith.
The faith that stand on authority is not faith.
 All authority must be out of a man's self, turned . . . either 
upon an art, or upon read more 
 All authority must be out of a man's self, turned . . . either 
upon an art, or upon a man.
   - Francis Bacon, 
Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you an opportunity to commit read more
Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you an opportunity to commit more.
When the authorities warn you of the dangers of having sex, there is an important lesson to be learned. Do read more
When the authorities warn you of the dangers of having sex, there is an important lesson to be learned. Do not have sex with the authorities.