Quotes about Authority

And those who pretend to be teachers of others, and yet despise his teaching assistance, will one day find that they undertook a work which was none of theirs.

With his white collar he forges god's name on every word he speaks

Once you've left the concept of family, you've left the concept of kingdom

Aristocracy is kept up by family tyranny and injustice.

I have neither permitted, nor shall I permit, the things which have been settled by the holy fathers to be violated by any innovation.

Jesus refused to produce a sign for Herod because it was not the Father's will.

The Lord did nothing either of himself or through his apostles without his Father, with whom he is united; so too, you should undertake nothing without the bishop and the presbyters priests.

You cannot undermine police authority and then complain about rising crime.

He who fears God fears no man.

Omnipotence is bought with ceaseless fear.

The gods gave me a father who ruled over me and rid me of any trace of arrogance and showed me that one can live in a palace without bodyguards, extravagant attire, chandeliers, statues, and other luxuries. He taught me that it is possible to live instead pretty much in the manner of a private citizen without losing any of the dignity and authority a ruler must possess to discharge his imperial duties effectively.

Let arms yield to the toga, the laurel crown to praise.