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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.
The wisest have the most authority
The wisest have the most authority
Thus can the demigod Authority
Make us pay down for our offense by weight
The words of read more
Thus can the demigod Authority
Make us pay down for our offense by weight
The words of heaven; on whom it will, it will,
On whom it will not, so: yet still 'tis just.
Merciful heaven,
Thou rather with thy sharp and sulphurous bolt
Splits the unwedgeable and gnarled oak
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Merciful heaven,
Thou rather with thy sharp and sulphurous bolt
Splits the unwedgeable and gnarled oak
Than the soft myrtle; but man, proud man,
Dressed in a little brief authority,
Most ignorant of what he's most assured
His glassy essence--like an angry ape
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
As makes the angels weep; who, with our spleens,
would all themselves laugh mortal.
I have as much authority as the Pope, I just don't have as many people who believe it.
I have as much authority as the Pope, I just don't have as many people who believe it.
To punish me for my contempt for authority, fate made me an authority myself.
To punish me for my contempt for authority, fate made me an authority myself.
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.
When the authorities warn you of the dangers of having sex, there is an important lesson to be learned. Do read more
When the authorities warn you of the dangers of having sex, there is an important lesson to be learned. Do not have sex with the authorities.
He seems to be of great authority. Close with him, give him
gold; and though authority be a stubborn read more
He seems to be of great authority. Close with him, give him
gold; and though authority be a stubborn bear, yet he is oft led
by the nose with gold.
