We should understand the source of our authority and something of the keys that control its power.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Authority must be respected and chosen wisely.
We must recognize that as the dominant power in the world we have a special responsibility. In addition to protecting our national interests, we must take the leadership in protecting the common interests of humanity.
My relationship to power and authority is that I'm all for it. People need somebody to watch over them. Ninety-five percent of the people in the world need to be told what to do and how to behave.
I repeat... that all power is a trust; that we are accountable for its exercise; that from the people and for the people all springs, and all must exist.
We have to be responsible in what we say as leaders.
We're going to be human, and we are going to make mistakes, but you really should understand the power that you have and embrace it in a positive way.
We should conceive of ourselves not as rulers of Earth, but as highly powerful, conscious stewards: The Earth is given to us in trust, and we can screw it up or make it work well and sustainably.
Think for yourself and question authority.
Authority is mainly a moral power; therefore, it must first call upon the conscience, that is, upon the duty that each person has to contribute willingly to the common good.
We simply need to believe in the power that's within us, and use it.