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Justice is the insurance which we have on our lives and property. Obedience is the premium which we pay for read more
Justice is the insurance which we have on our lives and property. Obedience is the premium which we pay for it.
The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.
The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.
There is no shame in taking orders from those who themselves have learned to obey.
There is no shame in taking orders from those who themselves have learned to obey.
There are two kinds of men who never amount to much: those who cannot do what they are told, and read more
There are two kinds of men who never amount to much: those who cannot do what they are told, and those who can do nothing else.
The soldier does not wish to appear a coward, disloyal, or un-American. The situation has been so defined that he read more
The soldier does not wish to appear a coward, disloyal, or un-American. The situation has been so defined that he can see himself as patriotic, courageous, and manly only through compliance.
Obedience alone gives the right to command.
Obedience alone gives the right to command.
The strongest is never strong enough to be always the master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into read more
The strongest is never strong enough to be always the master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into duty.
It is much safer to obey, than to govern.
It is much safer to obey, than to govern.
God seeks comrades and claims love, the Devil seeksslaves and claims obedience.
God seeks comrades and claims love, the Devil seeksslaves and claims obedience.