But constant experience shows us that every man invested with power is apt to abuse it, and to carry his authority as far as it will go. Charles de Secondat
But I was amazed at how organized the Palestinian election authority was, how competent they were in setting up their polling places and the poll workers they had. Joe Biden
But there is a higher law than the Constitution, which regulates our authority over the domain, and devotes it to the same noble purposes. William H. Seward
By liberty I mean the assurance that every man shall be protected in doing what he believes is his duty against the influence of authority and majorities, custom and opinion.
John Acton
By liberty I mean the assurance that every man shall be protected in doing what he believes is his duty against the influence of authority and majorities, custom and opinion. John Acton
Conventional dogmas, even if endowed with the authority of an Aristotle - ancient or modern - must be tested vigorously. If they are found wanting, we need not bother with them. But if they are found to be substantially correct, we may not overlook them. Norman Lamm
Courtrooms contain every symbol of authority that a set designer could imagine. Everyone stands up when you come in. You wear a costume identifying you as, if not quite divine, someone special. Irving R. Kaufman
Creation implies authority in the sense of originator. The possibility of a 'Fall' is implied in a Covenant insofar as the idea of a Covenant implies the possibility of its being violated. Kenneth Burke
Democrats believe we must have comprehensive health care reform that includes giving the federal government authority to negotiate lower prices with drug companies. Jim Clyburn
Do you, friend Jonathan, go to the agent of the ship and get from him letters to the agent in Galatz, with authority to make a search of the ship just as it was here.
