Obedience Quotes

Obedience, submission, discipline, courage–these are among the characteristics which make a man.

Society is well governed when its people obey the magistrates, and the magistrates obey the law.

The way we obey teaches us much about who we really trust.

Complete happiness lies in obedience to Allāh, and anguish is found in disobedience to Him and opposition against Him.

You cannot obey God without your obedience spilling out in a blessing to all those around you.

I proceed, gentlemen, to call your attention to the present state of insane persons confined within the commonwealth; in cages, closets, cellars, stalls, pens; chained, naked, beaten with rods, and lashed into obedience.

God prefers your health, and your obedience, to your penance.

The first great law is to obey.

If you attach your heart to certain places and occupations, obedience oftentimes places you in some other place that you may not like; to be always cheerful, be always humble and obedient.

Obedient people never trust in themselves.