Quotes About Authority

Every one, more or less, loves Power, yet those who most wish for it are seldom the fittest to be trusted with it.

History is formed by the people, those who have power and those without power. Each one of us makes history.

But the relationship of morality and power is a very subtle one. Because ultimately power without morality is no longer power.

What is translated from English and into English - and in what quantities - is a question of power.

You have to take power. No one gives it.

When we attempt to exercise power or control over someone else, we cannot avoid giving that person the very same power or control over us.

To claim power over what you do not understand is not wise, nor is the end of it likely to be good.

The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.

Political power does not rest with those who cast votes; political power rests with those who count votes.

The people have the power to redeem the work of fools. Upon the meek the graces shower, it's decreed the people rule.

One should try to locate power at the extreme of its exercise, where it is always less legal in character.

Diplomacy is the velvet glove that cloaks the fist of power.

Law! What do I care about the law? Ain't I got the power?

Rank does not confer privilege or give power. It imposes responsibility.

The undeserving maintain power by promoting hysteria.

To take a single step beyond the boundaries specially drawn around the powers of Congress is to take possession of a boundless field of power, no longer susceptible to definition.

Most people abuse power. They use power to dominate others. They use power to destroy others. Ultimately when you do this, you lose it.

My master had power and law on his side; I had a determined will. There is might in each.

Teens today rule the world. The whole culture - movies, music - is pointed at young people. They have so 'much' power.

Control does not come from strong police forces, does not come from oppression and repression, does not come from violating people's rights or giving the security systems undue powers

My mother's great. She has the major looks. She could stop you from doing anything, through a closed door even, with a single look. Without saying a word, she has that power to rip out your tonsils.

Nothing's as dangerous as power with impunity.

Wherever there is interest and power to do wrong, wrong will generally be done.

People keep saying, 'How'd you get power?' Nobody gives you power. I'll tell you what power is. Power in my estimation is if people will listen to you. That's it.