“The man who submits to violence is debased by his compliance; but when he submits to that right of authority which he acknowledges in a fellow creature, he rises in some measure above the person who give the command.” MenGivingPersonsViolenceHe ManCreaturesAuthorityFellowsCommandAcknowledgeSubmitCompliance Book:Democracy in America Source: Democracy in America
“Let not the tongue give utterance to the evil that is in thine heart, but command thy tongue to be silent until good shall prevail over evil.” GivingHeartEvilSilenceSilentTongueCommandUtterance Book:Journal of Discourses Source: Journal of Discourses
“What I prized most was freedom, freedom to do my work, to give myself spontaneously and not out of duty or by command. I could not submit to such demands; rather would I choose the path of a homeless wanderer; yes, even go without love.” GivingPathDutyDemandCommandSubmitHomelessWithout LoveWanderers Book:Living My Life (Two Volumes in One) Source: Living My Life (Two Volumes in One)