Quotes About Authority

But what use was the semblance of power without the substance?

One does not impose conditions on de Gaulle!

De Gaulle at his iciest had reproached Challe: "One does not impose conditions on de Gaulle!

Myself, and the majority of officers in a position of command, will not execute unconditionally the orders of the Head of State.

He must have courage, not the physical courage required on a battlefield but the moral courage to make and carry out decisions that might directly counter to the wishes of his superiors. He must have great willpower. and, perhaps above all, he must have the gift of leadership.

Don't think about jumping, Iggy. We're going about seventy, and despite my orders, we're on our way to Puebla. So keep your ass glued in the goddamn seat.

One and all, you have proclaimed Pittakos, the lowborn, to be tyrant of your lifeless and doomed land. Moreover, you deafen him with praise.

Sycophancy toward those who hold power is a fact in every regime, and especially in a democracy, where, unlike tyranny, there is an accepted principle of legitimacy that breaks the inner will to resist.

The essence of philosophy is the abandonment of all authority in favor of individual human reason.

Democratic individualism does not officially provide much of a place for leaders in a regime where everyone is supposed to be his own master. Charisma both justifies leaders and excuses followers.

The family requires a certain authority and wisdom about the ways of the heavens and of men. The parents must have knowledge of what has happened in the past, and prescriptions for what ought to be, in order to resist the philistinism or the wickedness of the present.

Men are likely to bring what are only their prejudices to the judgment of alien peoples. Avoiding that is one of the main purposes of education. But trying to prevent it by removing the authority of mens reason is to render ineffective the instrument that can correct their prejudices.

refusal to abide by the rules of democracy

Knowing the Word of God is one of our strongest protections against choosing the approval of people over the authority of God. We have to determine we're going to get to know our Bibles.

Next, to Laurette, "Go into our room. Take off your boots and socks. I want to see your feet." Thankful to miss the last remnant of the argument, Laurette Ã¢â'¬â€like the boys Ã¢â'¬â€obeyed. She

rules exist for a reason. Rules exist because when people don't follow them, people get hurt.

Hey No one makes me do anything. Not my family. Not your family...not even you.

Seventh graders jumped onto the backs of FBI agents. Seniors squared off against the CIA.

You say kidnap. We say hold in a secure facility until it's safe to turn you over to the proper authorities," Bex replied with a grin. "But to each his own.

Why are you here?" I demanded, but the PM only smirks again. "You've been a very bad girl, Ms Blakely." I ease closer. "You're under the impression that I care, Ms Petrovic.

No cell phones?" Macey said as if we'd just told her all students were required to shave their heads and live on bread and water.

All grown up and breaking hearts…" She raised her eyebrows. "And rules.

Megan's voice is harder. She's challenging authority, and I instantly regret letting her become my friend. It's maybe the worst thing I could have done to her.

Stay here," Gabriel said, before stepping on to the first stone step. A moment later, he stopped. And spun. And stared down at the five kids who were following him. "I thought I said stay there." "Oh, you did," Colin told him. "We just didn't listen.