Quotes About Command

He that commands the sea is at great liberty, and may take as much and as little of the war as he will.

Nature is commanded by obeying her.

Nature cannot be commanded except by being obeyed.

God, enlighten the darkness of my heart and give me a right faith, a sure hope, a perfect charity, sense and knowledge, so that I may carry out your holy command.

Off with their heads!

Spirit, who are you?' Andy demanded. Bobby remained silent, his entire body strained, his lips tightly together, his eyes bulging out. He was taking frantic, short breaths through his nose. His face was crimson. Spirit,' said Andy, 'I command you to tell us who you are in Jesus' name!' Don't you mention that name!' the spirit hissed and then cursed. I will mention that name again and again,' said Hank. You know that name has defeated you.

Listen, here is the law! I am the law!

Absolute power is the power to destroy.

Mastery of language affords remarkable power.

Knowledge will not be taken away from mankind, but scholars will disappear. When no scholar remains, stupid men will be put in command. They will go astray themselves as well as lead others astray.

Power is paradoxical.

Power perceived is power achieved.

Control is the basis of all true power. Authority and strength are matters of perception

I guess it all comes down to one fact: In the end, I'm the one with the armies.

Men like power, and they love controlling something powerful.

Don't mistake me," Jasnah continued. "Some kinds of power are real—power to command armies, power to Soulcast. These come into play far less often than you would think. On an individual basis, in most interactions, this thing we call power—authority—exists only as it is perceived.

But the sky and the winds are mine. I claim them, as I now claim your life.

Progress is learning to control your world.

Everyone shut up and listen!" Steris snapped. "Or I will barf on the table to get your attention!" The entire room stared at her. "I'll do it," she warned. "I keep medication in my handbag to produce the effect. You'd be surprised at how often the option is relevant.

Run!" Tia yelled. Like I needed to be told.

Ironsides used to complain about how hard this job was," he grumbled. "You know the worst part about being in charge, Spin?" "No, sir." "Perspective. When you're young, you can assume that everyone older than you has life figured out. Once you get command yourself, you realize we're all just the same kids wearing older bodies.

Power is an illusion of perception." Shallan frowned. "Don't mistake me," Jasnah continued. "Some kinds of power are real—power to command armies, power to Soulcast. These come into play far less often than you would think. On an individual basis, in most interactions, this thing we call power—authority—exists only as it is perceived.

There's a terrible pattern in organizations in which leaders turn to their teams, or their investors, or their board, and say "You need to trust me." Typically, that happens in a moment of crisis, when it is far too late. Trust is the stacking of small moments over time, something that cannot be summoned with a command

Our response to Jesus Christ will be total the day we experience how total is his love for us. Instead of our self-conscious efforts to be good, we should allow ourselves the luxury of letting ourselves be loved by God. And much of his love for us will be expressed through the medium of our friends' love for us. How else could he reveal it in a way that is tangible? "You are my friends if you do what I command. . . . This is my command: Love each other" (John 15:14, 17).