#author

The style of an author should be the image of his mind, but the choice and command of language is the fruit of exercise. ↗

— Edward Gibbon

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Every author in some way portrays himself in his works, even if it be against his will. ↗

— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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We respect the role of the Senate. We respect the authority of the Senate to look at the qualifications of Judge Roberts, and at the end of the day I'm optimistic that if given a fair hearing and a fair opportunity, that he will be confirmed. ↗

— Alberto Gonzales

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I think when judges are in the position of authority, they really get bent out of shape when someone tells them they acted inappropriately. ↗

— Matt Gonzalez

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I voted no on the resolution to give the president authority to go to war against Iraq. I was able to apply caveat emptor. Most of my colleagues could not. ↗

— Bob Graham

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Only one thing is certain: if pot is legalized, it won't be for our benefit but for the authorities. To have it legalized will also be to lose control of it. ↗

— Germaine Greer

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The burnt odor in Washington is from the disintegrating authority of the governing classes. ↗

— William Greider

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