Quotes About Authority

God has always resembled his creators. He hated and loved what they hated and loved and he was invariably found on the side of those in power.

An infinite God ought to be able to protect Himself, without going in partnership with State Legislatures.

Progress is born of doubt and inquiry. The Church never doubts, never inquires. To doubt is heresy, to inquire is to admit that you do not know—the Church does neither.

And why does this same God tell me how to raise my children when he had to drown his?

In all ages hypocrites, called priests, have put crowns on the heads of thieves, called kings.

Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This is the supreme test.

The instant we admit that a book is too sacred to be doubted , or even reasoned about , we are mental serfs.

How fortunate it is for us all that it is somewhat unnatural for a human being to obey. Universal obedience is universal stagnation; disobedience is one of the conditions of progress.

Inspiration is only necessary to give authority to that which is repugnant to human reason.

A religion that does not command the respect of the greatest minds will, in a little while, excite the mockery of all.

Subjects who are governed by the threats and promises of a king are merely slaves. They are not governed by the ideal, by noble views of right and wrong. They are obedient cowards, controlled by fear, or beggars governed by rewards—by alms.

Is it possible that St. Paul was inspired of God, when he said: "Let the women learn in silence, with all subjection."—"Neither was the man created for the woman, but the woman for the man?

Lewis Meggleton had given himself out as the last and the greatest of the prophets, having power to save or damn.

Can I ask who you are, sir?" "Yeah, I expect so," said Strike, walking past him and ringing the doorbell. Anstis's dinner invitation notwithstanding, he was not feeling sympathetic to the police just now. "Should be just about within your capabilities.

The brutal intrusion of officialdom into private devastation.

there's nothing like Latin for slapping the fuck out of people who think they're better than you. I've used it several times to good effect.

Don't you think we tend to invest some categories of people with unearned goodness? I suppose we've all got a need to trust people who seem to have power over life and death.

Just wondered if you were up for a pint. Could bring your Robin along, so Penny's got someone to talk to. Unless, I dunno, the fucking Queen's got a job for you." "Well, she has, but I told her the waiting list's full.

becos he fucks with people's heads. He's a control freak. he doesn't like anyone having relationships that don't involve him. Either you're a suck up like Hartella or you end up getting kicked out. Ive only lasted this long because he needs me

The higher the station of an individual within any organization, the greater the tendency to hew to the company line

In all ages, hypocrites, called priests, have put crowns upon the heads of thieves, called kings.

There can be but little liberty on earth while men worship a tyrant in heaven.

Strike the shepherd and the sheep will scatter

Be Royal in your Own Fashion: Act like a King to be treated