In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.
Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.[Der unüberlegte Respekt vor der Autorität ist der größte Feind der Wahrheit.]
To punish me for my contempt of authority, Fate has made me an authority myself.
The most complete authority is the kind that penetrates the inner man, and influences his will as much as his actions.[L’autorité la plus absolue est celle qui pénètre jusqu’à l’intérieur de l’homme, et ne s’exerce pas moins sur la volonté que sur les actions.]
Men use thought only as authority for their injustice, and employ speech only to conceal their thoughts.
For in that sphere, the exercise of authority consists precisely in administration.[Denn Herrschaft ist im Alltag primär: Verwaltung.]
Any one who in discussion relies upon authority uses, not his understanding, but rather his memory.
Although you may tell lies, people will believe you, if only you speak with authority.[Tебе поверят, хоть лги, только говори с авторитетом.]
