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    He who rules by moral force is like the pole star, which remains
    in place while all the lesser stars do homage to it.

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The faith that stand on authority is not faith.

The faith that stand on authority is not faith.

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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.

by Eric Werkowitz Found in: Authority Quotes,
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Liberty is the proper end and object of authority, and cannot subsist without it; and it is liberty to that read more

Liberty is the proper end and object of authority, and cannot subsist without it; and it is liberty to that which is good, just, and honest.

by John Winthrop Found in: Authority Quotes,
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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.

by Matt Groening Found in: Authority Quotes,
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Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.

Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.

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All authority belongs to the people

All authority belongs to the people

by Thomas Jefferson Found in: Authority Quotes,
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The wisest have the most authority

The wisest have the most authority

by Plato Found in: Authority Quotes,
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Merciful heaven,
Thou rather with thy sharp and sulphurous bolt
Splits the unwedgeable and gnarled oak
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Merciful heaven,
Thou rather with thy sharp and sulphurous bolt
Splits the unwedgeable and gnarled oak
Than the soft myrtle; but man, proud man,
Dressed in a little brief authority,
Most ignorant of what he's most assured
His glassy essence--like an angry ape
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
As makes the angels weep; who, with our spleens,
would all themselves laugh mortal.

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Those he commands move only in command,
Nothing in live. Now does he feel his title
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Those he commands move only in command,
Nothing in live. Now does he feel his title
Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe
Upon a dwarfish thief.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Authority Quotes,
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