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If you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority.
If you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority.
Liberty is the proper end and object of authority, and cannot subsist without it; and it is liberty to that read more
Liberty is the proper end and object of authority, and cannot subsist without it; and it is liberty to that which is good, just, and honest.
A position of authority is neither necessary nor sufficient for the exercise of leadership.
A position of authority is neither necessary nor sufficient for the exercise of leadership.
He who rules by moral force is like the pole star, which remains
in place while all the lesser read more
He who rules by moral force is like the pole star, which remains
in place while all the lesser stars do homage to it.
Authority intoxicates,
And makes mere sots of magistrates;
The fumes of it invade the brain,
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Authority intoxicates,
And makes mere sots of magistrates;
The fumes of it invade the brain,
And make men giddy, proud, and vain.
Authority is never without hate.
Authority is never without hate.
The wisest have the most authority
The wisest have the most authority
All authority belongs to the people
All authority belongs to the people
If you're going to kick authority in the teeth, you might as well use two feet.
If you're going to kick authority in the teeth, you might as well use two feet.
