“The existence of laws, regulations, and procedures has never been sufficient tocompel men to obedience. Productive obedience comes through the exercise offree will.”
“Thus it was that in obedience to the law laid down by his mother, and in obedience to the law of that unknown and nameless thing, fear, he kept away from the mouth of the cave.”
“Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character.”
“Humility is a Divine property and the perfection of the Christian life. It is attained through obedience. He who is not obedient cannot gain humility. There are very few in the world today who have obedience. Our humility is in proportion to our obedience.”
“Tell the Spartans, stranger passing by, that here obedient to their laws we lie.”
“Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men.”