Thomas Fuller Quotes

If you are the master be sometimes blind, if you are the servant be sometimes deaf.

A statesman gains little by the arbitrary exercise of ironclad authority upon all occasions that offer, for this wounds the just pride of his subordinates, and thus tends to undermine his strength. A little concession, now and then, where it can do no harm is the wiser policy

I'll talk. You'll listen.

It is often necessary to know how to obey a woman in order sometimes to have the right to command her.

He who has great power should use it lightly.

I know things but I shut my mouth.

I have neither eye to see, nor tongue to speak here, but as the House is pleased to direct me.

If You are mighty, gain respect through knowledge and gentleness of speech. Do not command except as is fitting.

It's the way we are - our people show their respect to their leaders by keeping quiet. It is considered rude to speak your mind.

Authority is not a quality one person 'has', in the sense that he has property or physical qualities. Authority refers to an interpersonal relation in which one person looks upon another as somebody superior to him.

Power without abuse loses its charm.

We should keep silent about those in power; to speak well of them almost implies flattery; to speak ill of them while they are alive is dangerous, and when they are dead is cowardly.

Next to power without honor, the most dangerous thing in the world is power without humor.

Woe to him that claims obedience when it is not due; woe to him that refuses it when it is.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

It is more noble by silence to avoid an injury than by argument to overcome it.

One of the most beneficial things I've ever learned is how to keep my mouth shut.

If you command wisely, you'll be obeyed cheerfully.

And I particularly like the whole thing of being boss. Boss and employee... It's the slave quality that I find very alluring.

The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.

You can only govern men by serving them. The rule is without exception.

My relationship with George Steinbrenner was great. He was the boss, and I accepted that.

He who allows me to rule is in fact my master.

Authority must be respected and chosen wisely.

I am only the Security Council's servant, though not always its humble one.