“...people quote proverbs without realizing they're really in awe of the authority of their truth and the power of their expression...”

“...true authority is not based on control - it's based on truth...”

“...a writer without authority? Impossible. as Kenneth Burke says, creation implies authority in the sense of originator....”

“...each person is required to ask, 'what is my authority?' - on what do you base your decisions? if it's yourself, then you are without excuse...”

“...don't you realize a flawless profile means nothing when a mere smile drives me to desperation? Don't you covet that power?..”

“...You say you don't mistrust me, yet you quote Chrysostom - Hell is paved with priests' skulls....”

“...if you're an artist, you've submitted to authority...”