1,121 Quotes About Authority

Consider choosing the "here is how" over the "I know you can" types.Consider connecting with those that have the authority and ability to show, educate and help you create what you want... instead of those that only focus on vague directions, hearsay instructions, empty motivation and scripted hype.

No totalitarian authority nor authoritarian state can tolerate those who have an absolute by which to judge that state and its actions.

When he gave his Sermon on the Mount, it was entirely on his own authority. No sources needed; just his word.

Jesus wasn't speaking for God as a prophet did, yet he spoke with the authority of God. The only way to make sense of that is to recognize he was speaking as God.

Action speaks with sacred authority.

When you think of the long and gloomy history of man, you will find far more hideous crimes have been committed in the name of obedience than have been committed in the name of rebellion.

On every authority is an authority within nature and system.

Why is it that the people who should be in authority are usually the people who don't want it, while the people who hold authority are usually the two-faced schemers who've stepped on people's backs to get it?

In whatever shape, authority is such a power that binds one in a grave risk and vigorous test, how to fair and honest between self-ego and public-servility accordingly with its vital context and concept.