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In writing the history of a disease, every philosophical hypothesis whatsoever, that has previously occupied the mind of the author, should lie in abeyance. ↗

— Thomas Sydenham

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A teacher should have maximal authority, and minimal power. ↗

— Thomas Szasz

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In the beginning I had a real work problem. Every time I had job I had to convince the immigration authorities I was the only man for that job and get a special work permit until I went under contract to MGM. ↗

— Rod Taylor

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Authority is by nothing so much strengthened and confirmed as by custom; for no man easily distrusts the things which he and all men have been always bred up to. ↗

— William Temple

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Authority forgets a dying king. ↗

— Alfred Lord Tennyson

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He makes a great mistake... who supposes that authority is firmer or better established when it is founded by force than that which is welded by affection. ↗

— Terence

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A publisher should always be on the receiving end. He should take an interest in almost any subject and remain anonymous, letting the author take center stage. ↗

— Cass Canfield

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The language fictional characters use is chosen for effect, at least if the author is concentrating. ↗

— John M. Ford

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There is an element of autobiography in all fiction in that pain or distress, or pleasure, is based on the author's own. But in my case that is as far as it goes. ↗

— William Trevor

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'Referring the matter to a committee' can be a device for diluting authority, diffusing responsibility and delaying decisions. ↗

— Antony Jay

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