Quotes of: Authority-figures Keyword

The most noble criticism is that in which the critic is not the antagonist so much as the rival of the author.

Isaac D'Israeli

It can happen that a book, unlike its authors, grows younger as the years pass.

John Berger

Having a facility for language is an important part of being an author.

Elizabeth George

The problem with being an author in this modern world is such: computers break often; books don't

Emma Iadanza

I'm a journalist and author. I make my living by finding things out and writing about them.

Barton Gellman

I have never changed my message. I preach the Bible, and I preach it with authority.

Billy Graham

I welcome reviews from all readers. I take criticism well; but please . . . no comments on my author face!

C.C. Alma

An author really ought to have nothing but flowers in the room where he works.

Gaston Leroux

Even the contemporary horror authors who have seriously influenced me are a disparate bunch.

George Stephen

The authority of any governing institution must stop at its citizen's skin.

Gloria Steinem

If I can't be remembered as one of the greatest authors, why not be remembered as the sexiest writer...

Hans Lindor

A fortunate author can write maybe twelve novels in his lifetime.

Haruki Murakami

Authentic spiritual authority is what puts you in touch with reality.

John Ortberg

Scientists and scholars should constitute themselves as an international NGO of exceptional authority.

John Charles Polanyi

Jane Austen is the pinnacle to which all other authors aspire.

J. K. Rowling

those who will defend authority against rebellion must not themselves rebel.

J.R.R. Tolkien

My desire to devolve authority has nothing to do with a wish to shirk responsibility.

Dalai Lama

As a journalist for 35 years, and now author for 20, I've learned that there's always more.

David Moranis

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

John M. Ford

Authority pisses me off. I think everyone should be able to drink and get loud whenever they want.

James Hetfield

I had to delegate authority to the people on my staff. That means you shave away the hierarchy.

Jurgen Klinsmann