He who establishes his argument by noise and command shows that his reason is weak.
MICHEL DE MONTAIGNE
MICHEL DE MONTAIGNE
Michel de Montaigne on command
Michel de Montaigne109 quotes“He who establishes his argument by noise and command shows that his reason is weak.”
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According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.
Adolf GallandAdolf Galland Although only breath, words which I command are immortal.
SapphoSappho Justice is the first virtue of those who command, and stops the complaints of those who obey.
Denis DiderotDenis Diderot No man has received from nature the right to command his fellow human beings.
Denis DiderotDenis Diderot Power acquired by violence is only a usurpation, and lasts only as long as the force of him who commands prevails over that of those who obey.
Denis DiderotDenis Diderot There are both dull correctness and piquant carelessness; it is needless to say which will command the most readers and have the most influence.
Charles Caleb ColtonCharles Caleb Colton Al its commands, exhortations, and promises having the most direct tendency to make men wise, holy, and happy in themselves, and useful to one another.
Adam ClarkeAdam Clarke How shall I be able to rule over others, that have not full power and command of myself?
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