Authority

"It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority."

"Leadership means that a group, large or small, is willing to entrust authority to a person who has shown judgement, wisdom, personal appeal, and proven competence."

"Leave no authority existing not responsible to the people."

"Men use thought only as authority for their injustice, and employ speech only to conceal their thoughts."

"It is dangerous to be right in matters on which the established authorities are wrong."

"If there is disturbance in the camp, the general's authority is weak."

"Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you an opportunity to commit more."

"The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise."

"Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence."