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The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.
The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.
Obedience indeed is only the pitiful and cowardly egotism of him who thinks that he can do something better than read more
Obedience indeed is only the pitiful and cowardly egotism of him who thinks that he can do something better than reason
One act of obedience is better than one hundred sermons.
One act of obedience is better than one hundred sermons.
Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.
Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.
The strongest is never strong enough to be always the master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into read more
The strongest is never strong enough to be always the master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into duty.
Public opinion is a permeating influence, and it exacts obedience to itself; it requires us to think other men's thoughts, read more
Public opinion is a permeating influence, and it exacts obedience to itself; it requires us to think other men's thoughts, to speak other men's words, to follow other men's habits.
The soldier does not wish to appear a coward, disloyal, or un-American. The situation has been so defined that he read more
The soldier does not wish to appear a coward, disloyal, or un-American. The situation has been so defined that he can see himself as patriotic, courageous, and manly only through compliance.
It is much safer to obey, than to govern.
It is much safer to obey, than to govern.
Justice is the insurance which we have on our lives and property. Obedience is the premium which we pay for read more
Justice is the insurance which we have on our lives and property. Obedience is the premium which we pay for it.