Quotes About Consent

Commitment means that it is possible for a man to yield the nerve center of his consent to a purpose or cause, a movement or an ideal, which may be more important to him than whether he lives or dies.

There is in every person an inward sea, and in that sea there is an island and on that island there is an altar and standing guard before that altar is the 'angel with the flaming sword.' Nothing can get by that angel to be placed upon that altar unless it has the mark of your inner authority. Nothing passes 'the angel with the flaming sword' to be placed upon your altar unless it be a part of 'the fluid area of your consent.' This is your crucial link with the Eternal.

All women love semi-rape. They love to be taken.It was his sweet brutality against my bruised body that made his act of love so piercingly wonderful.

Cáin Adomnáin (The Law of Adomnán) A man must not touch a woman against her will. Even if rape does not occur, there are still penalties to be paid: For touching a woman inside her girdle: ten ounces of silver or ten milch cows For kissing a woman against her will: the full honour-price of her father or husband For shaming a woman by lifting her dress: six ounces of silver or six milch cows

Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.

Assent. Child's agreement to participate in a research study.

Does one approach the Scriptures (or any other influential document or collection of documents in the history of world civilization) with a hermeneutics of consent or a hermeneutics of suspicion? Christians have not done well in trying to read literature from other religions empathetically, and atheists and adherents of other world religions today increasingly approach the Bible with preexisting hostility.

He said okay, probably because I asked him twice and he had been taught that if somebody asks you something twice you say yes, no matter what it is.

It's completely up to your partner whether or not to share this information with anyone else.

Children learn many principles of natural law at a very early age. For example: they learn that when one child has picked up an apple or a flower, it is his, and that his associates must not take it from him against his will.

I defy anyone - and I have said this to the Germans - to build a solid, articulated, and viable Europe without France's consent.

I will continue to be a voice for Nevadans in the Senate, opposing Yucca Mountain and working to identify viable alternatives for long-term repositories in areas that are proven safe and whose communities consent to that storage.

Evil requires the sanction of the victim.

I'm all for teaching about important concepts like consent; I'm also very aware of how damaging and destructive it can be to be a victim of sexual harassment.

I try and make myself or consenting people I am very close to the victims of my comedy. I don't enjoy bullying masquerading as comedy.

I believe that victims of sexual harassment must be allowed to tell their story on their time, in their own way.

I'm going to kiss you as long and as often as I like, and you're not to utter a word of protest.

My body is my own, to be shared or withheld as I choose.

I suppose you'll want a full-fledged proposal on bended knee?" She nodded, the corners of her mouth deepening. "Because I do so love to hear you say please." Amusement glinted in his eyes. "Then I suppose we're a well-matched pair." Covering her body with his, he settled against her intimately before whispering, "Because I do so love to hear you say yes.

The girl was confused. It was a misunderstanding. That's all. What was the crux of the misunderstanding? She didn't say no.

I just gave you permission to fuck me, but be clear: I'm not another notch on your belt. You're a notch on mine.

Hmm, that's not sexual harassment, baby. When I decide to get sexual, trust me, you'll know it. ~ Braden ~

A little still she strove, and much repented, And whispering "I will ne'er consent"—consented.

Before she could finish that thought, Dare kissed her on the top of the head. "You're more fragile than you realize, Molly Alexander." He caught her chin, turning her face toward him. "Don't push yourself. I want you - that's not going to change. I can't say I won't kiss you, but how far and how fast we go is up to you.