Authority Quotes

Because power corrupts, society's demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases.

All I did was ask for rights. I didn't attack anyone. I didn't harass anyone. I didn't oppose the system or the country or the authority. All I said is, 'Why can't I drive?'

I've always had trouble with authority.

The dead and past stories that I have told again in divers fashions, are not set down without authority.

I developed a resistance to authority. Not to discipline - I learned that. But to authority. I like to think for myself. And I like to cause trouble.

Put two or three men in positions of conflicting authority. This will force them to work at loggerheads, allowing you to be the ultimate arbiter.

Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence.

I get involved if a problem comes up after the death has been investigated by the local authority.