Famous quotes containing the words authority and/or figure:
“It is not God that is worshipped but the group or authority that claims to speak in His name. Sin becomes disobedience to authority not violation of integrity.”
—Sarvepalli, Sir Radhakrishnan (1888–1975)
“... only
A figure spun on stirring of the air,
And so, untrue.”
—Philip Larkin (1922–1986)